Coca, Border and Politics: the Interests Behind the War in Catatumbo - Cocuyo Effect

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The geopolitical conditions of this area bordering Venezuela explain the confrontation of at least five criminal groups to control it.The opening of routes for drug trafficking and smuggling, the historical absence of the State, the climate that favors coca leaf crops and the profits derived from extortion motivate the pessimism of analysts.They expect a resurgence of violence.By La Hora de Venezuela"All the kitchens work.The fight is about kilo…