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Colombian drug money is running low; and to replenish their funds rebels are heading to the farm.

The South American country is one of the world’s top producers of cocaine. But after more than a decade of a U.S. backed military surge output and income have dropped. To counter the problem the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia have resorted to selling cattle to obtain more resources.

The country’s president says in recent weeks the rebels have been stealing the cattle from other regions of Colombia and putting them on the market. But it’s coming up short compared to what they used to pull in with cocaine.  read more »