The documentary Crisis in Cocaine Valley explores how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the cocaine industry in Peru's Andean region. The film reveals that since the start of the pandemic, travel restrictions and lockdowns have made it difficult for drug trafficking organizations to access and operate production sites deep in the rainforest.
As a result, production levels have plummeted, and many drug smugglers and producers have been forced to look for new sources of income. The documentary also sheds light on the impact of this change on local communities, where the cocaine industry has long been a major source of employment and income.
Through interviews with experts, law enforcement officials, and local residents, Crisis in Cocaine Valley paints a complex picture of the drug trade in Peru and the challenges facing those who seek to curb its influence. It highlights the way in which the pandemic has both disrupted and transformed an illicit industry that has long been a major driver of violence, corruption, and environmental degradation in the region.
