Victor, a Colombian Indigenous man, describes a perilous journey as he crosses borders to harvest coca leaves, noting, 'The danger is if you start talking to someone else on those farms or go into the kitchens... They bury you in the mud.' This highlights the severe risks associated with the coca harvest in this region, emphasizing not only the physical danger but also the implications of engaging with the armed guards protecting the drug operations.
In reflecting on the economic conditions of his community, Victor states, 'We are slaves to the white powder,' indicating how entangled local populations have become in the coca trade and its profits. This statement encapsulates the struggle between economic necessity and the moral implications of participating in a risky, illegal industry.
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