By means of a guardianship ruling, the Contentious Administrative Court of the Cauca ordered the Territory Renewal Agency, as well as the National Army, immediately stop the forced eradication operations of illicit crops in the municipalities of Caloto, Cajibío and Piedmont.
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Thus, and after learning of the Court’s decision, the Minister of Defense, Carlos Holmes Trujillo, spoke on the issue, affirming that it respects the independence of the judges of the Republic and the judiciary, within the framework of the Constitution and the law, However, “it is important to make several considerations regarding the constitutional mission of the Public Force and the National Government’s strategy against the world problem of illicit drugs, which represents the greatest threat to the stability and security of the country.”
In the statement, he mentioned the problem of drug trafficking that increases violence in the country, also that “illicit crops are responsible for much of the deforestation of the country and the contamination of water sources.”
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The programs and comprehensive policies that exist to fight against illicit drugs are also highlighted, such as “Ruta Futuro” and the PNIS crop substitution program.
“Illicit crops and drug trafficking are the main enemy of peace in Colombia. Their elimination is necessary for the transformation and development of the territories, as well as for the validity of human rights ”, he stated.
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