Half of all seized counterfeit dollars in 2003 originated from Colombia.
Tag: Colombia Security Threats
Farm Gate Value from Colombia in 2008
The financial value of coca produced in Colombia based on farm-gate prices was $623 million in 2008. This figure is down from the $934 million value in 2007.
Child Trafficking in Colombia
Human trafficking of children within Colombia affects 6,000 to 11,000 children. These children are trafficked and forced to work as child soldiers and other labor activities.
Colombians Around the World Working as Prostitutes
45,000 to 50,000 people from Colombia are believed to be involved in prostitution activities around the world. The US State Department reports that a majority of those who are prostitutes are victims of human trafficking.
Revenue for FARC from Illegal Drugs
Drug trafficking activities on the black market generates $500 Million to $1 Billion for the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Colombia’s Portion of World Market in 2006
Cocaine produced in Colombia supplies 70 percent of the world’s cocaine market.
Locations Where Illegal Organ Trade Occurs
The World Health Organization and Reuters produced a factsheet stating the top five locations where organ trafficking is prevalent. The countries are as follows: 1. China 2. Pakistan 3. Egypt 4. Colombia 5. Philippines