U.S. Department of State certifies Colombia's fight against narcotics

This certification was a necessary requirement for the disbursement of 20 percent of the resources approved annually by the United States for the South American country

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Trabajadores de antinarcóticos fumigan una plantación de coca en Tumaco (Colombia), en una fotografía de archivo. EFE/Mauricio Dueñas Castañeda
Trabajadores de antinarcóticos fumigan una plantación de coca en Tumaco (Colombia), en una fotografía de archivo. EFE/Mauricio Dueñas Castañeda

The results of the anti-narcotics strategy implemented by Colombia during 2021 were highlighted by the United States Department of State, which on April 19 certified the process through a letter sent to the Colombian Congress. This document, beyond the political relevance of the country, represents an important economic boost, because this certification is a necessary requirement for the disbursement of 20 percent of the resources approved annually by the US. Department of Commerce for the South American country.

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