An anti-narcotic look at Colômbia in post-conflict

Abstract

The objective is to describe the results and challenges of post-conflict anti-drug policies covered from 2016, when the Peace Agreement with the FARC was signed, to the first half of 2020. A descriptive methodology is used, applying the inductive method through the collection of updated information with qualitative research instruments that, on occasions, are supported by quantitative standards. The exogenous conditions coming from the marijuana market in the United States, the cryptomarkets and the anti-drug policy destined for Colombia are exposed, showing how not attending to all endogenous factors in depth promotes a political polarization regarding the legality and illegality of psychoactive substances and their respective consumption. The most relevant results focus on the paradigmatic contradictions and the situations of non-victory of the war on drugs. Concluding with recommendations for an urgent post-contemporary diagnosis.