Farmers, narco traffickers and soldiers in the Amazon jungles
A Colombian anti-narcotic soldier patrols the Putumayo river in a Black-Hawk helicopter donated by the US government. The United States has given weapons and provided training for a new Colombian anti-narcotic battalion which has the task of deterring leftist guerrillas of FARC who produce and trade cocaine in the region.
The Front Lines A civilian plane shot down over the Amazon offers a glimpse into Latin America's daunting narcowar—and the crucial role played by the U.S.
