NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 28, 2026Miami-Dade
Abelardo de la Espriella administration considers resuming aerial herbicide spraying for coca eradication
The administration of Abelardo de la Espriella has signaled a potential return to aerial spraying of illicit crops using a herbicide that was banned in Colombia over ten years ago. This move would reverse a long-standing prohibition on the use of chemical aerial fumigation for drug eradication efforts.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
The potential resumption of affects environmental safety, public health, and the methods used for drug control in rural Colombian regions.
Key Facts
- The administration is exploring the return of aerial spraying for illicit crop eradication.
- The herbicide in question was banned in Colombia more than ten years ago.
- Aerial spraying was previously the primary method for coca eradication before the ban.
Who's Mentioned
personIván Duque“Former president (2018-2022)”personGustavo Petro“Former president and predecessor”personCarlos Gómina“Vice Minister of Criminal Policy and Restorative Justice who signed the resoluti”locationColombia“The country where the policy change is proposed.”personAbelardo de la Espriella“Current government leader”organizationCorte Constitucional“Constitutional Court that previously blocked aerial spraying”organizationInstituto Nacional de Salud“National Health Institute required to provide a favorable concept”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the story.”