How COVID Changed the Cocaine Industry
How COVID Changed the Cocaine Industry, also known as the documentary “Crisis in Cocaine Valley” explores Peru’s VRAEM region, once a hub of the global cocaine trade, now reeling from economic collapse. As the world’s second-largest cocaine producer, Peru’s “white empire” faces upheaval due to the pandemic and intensified policing.
With rare access to producers, dealers, and hidden labs, the documentary reveals the human toll on struggling communities. From rainforests to rivers, it uncovers the desperation of those clinging to hope for a rebound. For the first time, a Peruvian cocaine producer shares their story, exposing the harsh realities of this shattered underworld.
