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US lawmakers urge Trump administration to oppose Colombia’s Amazon aerial spraying plans

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U.S. lawmakers are urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to oppose Colombia's plan to restart aerial coca spraying in the Amazon, citing risks to human health and the environment. The Colombian government claims spraying is necessary to combat cocaine production and weaken armed groups, but critics argue the decades-old strategy has failed and could accelerate deforestation. Despite decades of U.S.-backed counternarcotics efforts, Colombia remains the world's largest cocaine producer. The article was originally published on Mongabay.

Key points

• U.S. lawmakers are urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to oppose Colombia's plan to restart aerial coca spraying in the Amazon.
• Colombia remains the world's largest cocaine producer despite decades of U.S.-backed counternarcotics efforts.

Context

This briefing covers a 2026 U.S. policy debate regarding Colombia's Amazonian coca spraying initiative. The source indicates Colombia's government supports spraying to combat cocaine production and weaken armed groups, while critics warn of environmental and health risks. The article was originally published on Mongabay.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from 2026. Specific dates for the spraying restart are not provided, only the article's publication date. The source does not specify the exact number of coca crops targeted or the specific health risks identified by U.S. lawmakers.

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