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Court Halts Coca Spraying Pilot | Colombia News
A court just halted Colombia’s planned return to aerial spraying of coca crops, blocking a pilot program set for Putumayo province after a local group sued over environmental and health risks. The judge demanded full data on glufosinate ammonium before any spraying can resume — a move that clashes with the president’s recent pledge to U.S. officials to revive the controversial tactic, known for its limited effectiveness. This pause forces a critical reckoning over how Colombia tackles drug production in the Amazon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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