BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 3, 2026 at 06:08 PM

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BBC correspondent Orla Guerin accompanied Colombian specialist police, the Jungle Commandos, on a mission to destroy cocaine labs in Colombia's cocaine heartland. The Jungle Commandos, a US-armed unit originally trained by the British SAS, target crude labs hidden in the jungle, which can be rebuilt quickly. The mission occurs amidst criticism from the US regarding Colombia's efforts to combat drug trafficking. Despite this criticism, Colombian President Gustavo Petro claims his government has seized a record amount of drugs. The report highlights the ongoing struggle to disrupt cocaine production at its source.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Special Air Service (SAS) 50% Gustavo Petro 50% Donald Trump 50% Cristhian Cedano Díaz 60% United States 60% Jungle Commandos 70% BBC ×270% Orla Guerin ×280% Colombia ×3100%

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war on drugs 100% cocaine 90% colombia 90% cocaine labs 80% drug trade 70% jungle commandos 60% united states 50% gustavo petro 40%

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