Because it gives them more money than growing other products, besides people all over the world buy cocaine at very high prices specially in the U.S
Coffee is the major crop of Colombia. They are a great source of semi-precious jewels such as emeralds. Colombia is also [in]famous for growing the coca plant, which is used to make the illegal drug cocaine.
4 C's of Colombia crops: Coffee Coca Plants(cocaine) Common Poppy (opiates) Cotton
You will get a mix of Coca Cola and coffee.
Cocaine comes from the leaves of the coca plant. The coca plant is native to north-western South America -- that is where Columbia is. Yes this is true, but due to political and policing issues, Colombia is a lost country and every other produce grown has next to no value, harvesting coca and making cocaine is the only way to live for most farmers and they have the perfect climate for it
The third largest cultivator of coca is Colombia, following Bolivia and Peru. Colombia's coca cultivation is primarily used for the production of cocaine.
Frontline World - 2002 Colombia The Coca-Cola Controversy was released on: USA: February 2006
Coca cola
A coca plan can typically be obtained through government or agricultural programs aimed at supporting farmers in regions where coca is grown. In some countries, such as Colombia, these plans may be part of initiatives to promote alternative crops and reduce coca cultivation. It's essential to consult local agricultural agencies or government offices for specific information on available programs and resources.
coffee, coca cola etc.....
Cocaine mostly grown in the countries of Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador
Coffee, rice, tobacco, sugarcane, cocoa beans, corn, and bananas are some of the primary agricultural products of Colombia. Many natives raise their own food.Coca PlantsNatives in Colombia also harvest the leaves of the coca plant, which they have used medicinally for hundreds of years. Unfortunately, the chemical cocaine, a powerful narcotic, can be concentrated from these leaves, and illegally sold for drug abuse. As with opium poppies in Asia, the value of the crop is a strong incentive to grow and sell coca leaves, in spite of the efforts of the government to discourage it.
Coffee by a long shot tea is actually very healthy for you.