Anti-Drug Ally Uribe Reelected in Colombia
Colombia's president has been reelected in a landslide victory with 62% of the votes. The first Colombian president to be democratically elected to a second term, Uribe has been an ally to the United States in its War on Drugs. He has taken a hard stance on fighting the drug-funded Colombian guerrillas, which involves cutting down on Colombian coca production. This contrasts other South American leaders, who have favored coca farmers in their policies. Also, even the ONDCP's reports show an increase in Colombian coca. Still, Uribe is credited with reducing violence and boosting the nation's economy.