Colombian scientists urge halt to aerial glufosinate spraying over health risks

Over 30 researchers and public health experts have sent a letter to Colombia's health minister and NIH director opposing aerial spraying of ammonium glufosinate on illicit crops without rigorous risk assessment. The move signals growing scientific opposition to a policy shift from glyphosate to glufosinate, raising uncertainty over the government's coca eradication strategy. The outcome could affect public health, environmental safety, and the political viability of the spraying program.

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