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Continental shift: covid-19 grips Europe

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Colombia's Dual Crisis: Drugs and Refugees

This chapter explores Colombia's ongoing battle against coca cultivation and the complexities of drug trafficking amidst a significant influx of Venezuelan refugees. It highlights the humanitarian challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing Colombia's urgent need for international assistance. The narrative underscores the dire consequences of narcotics policies and the overwhelming strain on social services due to the refugee crisis.

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