Friday, February 27, 2026

Cocaine Is Back on a Global Scale

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Cocaine is back on a global scale and here's what you need to know.

  • Global cocaine production has hit an all-time high, along with record seizures, consequences, and deaths.
  • Cocaine accounts for nearly one-third of U.S. overdose deaths.
  • Cocaine enforcement has intensified, targeting maritime routes and cartel leadership to reduce access and use. 

Read more about how the global glut in cocaine shocks the world.

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