Aspersiones con glifosato a narcocultivos anunciadas por el Gobierno comenzarán 'esta semana'

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Colombia will resume fumigation of illicit crops with glyphosate via low-altitude drones this week.
The previous suspension of glyphosate spraying in 2015 was due to concerns about human health and water sources.
New drone operations will fly at a maximum height of 1.5 meters for controlled spraying.
Communities oppose glyphosate due to health fears, destruction of legal crops, and alleged malformations.
The World Health Organization warns of the herbicide's potential carcinogenic effects.
The announcement coincides with strained relations between Colombia and the United States over drug trafficking policies.
Washington has criticized President Petro's approach and removed Colombia's certification as a drug war ally.
Fumigation will target areas where armed groups force farmers to cultivate coca.
President Petro, who previously opposed glyphosate, has altered his policy as his term nears its end.
The operations are expected to begin by Thursday or Friday, initiated by the National Police.
Former President Iván Duque's attempt to restart aerial spraying was blocked by the Constitutional Court.

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