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Modern Issues in Latin America

Question 6 • AISD SS 6 Summer 2026

Which country was the source of most of the illegal drugs, especially cocaine, that were imported into the US during the 1970s and 1980s?

Answer
A
Mexico
B
Colombia
C
Guatemala
D
Brazil

Explanation

Colombia was the main source of cocaine imported into the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. The powerful Colombian drug cartels produced and trafficked much of the cocaine entering the U.S., so the best answer is Colombia.

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