https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-plans-to-start-aerial-spraying-of-coca-crops-despite-health-worriesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-plans-to-start-aerial-spraying-of-coca-crops-despite-health-worrieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-plans-to-start-aerial-spraying-of-coca-crops-despite-health-worries#u67183Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:20:13 +0000The Colombian government has launched a pilot project to eradicate coca crops through aerial spraying. This trial program returns the country to aerial fumigation tactics despite ongoing concerns regarding health impacts. While the government intends to scale these operations, a judge has already intervened to stop the spraying plan specifically within the Putumayo region. The current status of the program is a conflict between national eradication goals and local judicial restrictions.Why it mattersAerial fumigation is a contentious tool in Colombia's long-term effort to disrupt cocaine