Cocaina: A Book on Those Who Make It
Linton, Magnus / Eason, John
When Pablo Escobar, Colombia's "King of Cocaine, ” was killed, the world thought-or hoped-the cocaine industry would crumble. But ten years later the country's production had almost quadrupled, and since 2001, Colombia has produced more than 60% of all the cocaine consumed in the world.
Cocaine is both a curse and a salvation for Colombians. Farmers grow coca for cash but fear discovery. Families must cooperate with drug-funded guerrillas or ...