VOICED : Menos plantacion de coca en 2012

The UN reports a 25% reduction in coca cultivation in Colombia from 2011 to 2012, with a decrease from 140,000 hectares in 2001 to 48,000 hectares. Coca is still grown in 23 of 32 states. Cocaine production fell from 345 to 309 tons. Colombia and Peru are top producers. The government aims to eradicate illicit crops, affecting 60,000 families. The UN suggests improving farmers' quality of life. Colombia plans to invest $8 million to help families transition from coca cultivation.

What was the percentage decrease in coca cultivation in Colombia between 2011 and 2012?

• 35%

• 45%

• 25%

• 15%

How many hectares of coca cultivation were there in Colombia in 2001?

• 48,000 hectares

• 200,000 hectares

• 100,000 hectares

• 140,000 hectares

In how many states of Colombia is coca still being cultivated according to the UN report?

• 15 states

• 23 states

• 10 states

• 32 states

What was the reduction in cocaine production from 2011 to the following year?

• From 500 to 450 tonnes

• From 300 to 250 tonnes

• From 345 to 309 tonnes

• From 400 to 350 tonnes

How much is the Colombian government planning to invest to help families transition from coca cultivation?

• 12 million dollars

• 10 million dollars

• 8 million dollars

• 5 million dollars