The war on drugs has nothing to do with ridding our society of harmful substances but much to do with who controls and distributes and also profits from these harmful substances. Plan Colombia has allowed more multinational corporations control over the fate of the Colombian people.
Since Plan Colombia trans/multinational organizations have been able to use guerrilla warfare to acquire lands rich in growing coca, the raw material of cocaine. This plant can be processed and made into many other items that could benefit the local economies of the indigenous people of Colombia. However the excessive planting and the use of harmful pesticides and fertilizers on the lands have resulted in the displacement of and even the death of many Colombian natives. Local rebel groups have been turned into guerrillas and supplied with weapons that they in turn use to terrorize the lives of their own people.
Due to legislation related to patents of land and plants by the Colombian government in conjunction with these multinational groups, the people of Colombian get the brunt end of every day living. Multinational organizations are profiting at the expense of Colombians and their government isn't doing much to help them. These people seem to be disposable in regards to the ways in which their lives are put in danger for financial gains. Not only are they refused rights to their own land but activities taking place on these lands are killing them. the government of Colombia needs to recognize the actual objectives of the "plan" and step in to aid and rescue the lives of its people.
Throughout history the lives of people of color have been jeopardized for profit and the situation in Colombia is no different. Each day an estimated 100 people die or are injured due to guerrilla warfare brought on by the "plan".
ASHLEY,DEBORAH ODEIBA
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