Cocaine Overtakes Oil as Colombia's Top Export
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Since 2024, cocaine has surpassed oil as Colombia's single biggest export, with the country responsible for about 70% of the global cocaine supply. This shift is detailed in a report by Eafit University, published in The Economist. The value of illegal cocaine exports reached $16.5 billion, higher than the $15 billion from oil exports. This represents 4.4% of Colombia's GDP, reflecting the country's status as the world's largest cocaine producer.
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