The New King of Coke (2013)
The New King of Coke is a documentary produced by VICE News. It delves into the significant shift in cocaine production from Colombia to Peru. Here’s what we know:
- In 2013, the United Nations declared that Peru had surpassed Colombia as the world’s leading producer of coca, the raw plant material used to manufacture cocaine.
- For decades, Colombia had been closely associated with cocaine production. However, with this shift, Peru now faces the risk of becoming the next major narco state due to its prominence in cocaine manufacturing.
- The Peruvian government has intensified efforts to eradicate coca plants and deployed military and police resources for interdiction. Despite these measures and substantial foreign aid, Peruvian cocaine continues to be consumed in nightclubs across Lima and other cities worldwide.
This gripping documentary sheds light on how the fine, white powder has pushed the entire nation to the brink in the global war on drugs, affecting nearly every aspect of Peruvian society.
