Colombia's ANLA evaluates aerial spraying plan for illicit crops

The National Authority of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) has begun evaluating a request to establish a pilot plan for the aerial spraying of ammonium glufosinate over illicit crops. The proposal, submitted by the National Police Anti-Narcotics Directorate (DIRAN), targets the municipalities of Puerto Guzmán and Puerto Asís in the Putumayo department.

The evaluation process includes a review of the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) presented by DIRAN to establish an Environmental Management Plan. The implementation of this pilot plan remains subject to a technical concept from the National Institute of Health (INS) and a final administrative act from ANLA.

This follows a ruling by the Administrative Tribunal of Putumayo in early November that maintained a provisional suspension of the plan.