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Farmers Opposed Drug War Force Farms to Flee to U.S.
In the Sierra Madre northwest Mexico peasants abandon fields as a joint Mexican Defense and Attorney General operation Condor targets poppy and marijuana crops. The United States backs the effort with aid and helicopters while peasants turn to bracero work in the United States. officials warn mining and forestry programs may replace drug income for farmers.
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Chile
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