Since 2000 , U.S. has funded anti-drug initiative `` Plan Colombia '' at cost of $ 7 billion . Comment: Critics point out that 90 % of cocaine sold in U.S. comes from Colombia . U.S. drug czar Gil Kerlikowske will visit this week to check on progress of anti-drug effort .
Since 2000 , U.S. has funded anti-drug initiative `` Plan Colombia '' at cost of $ 7 billion . One of the architects of plan points out democracy has been strengthened in Colombia . Critics point out that 90 % of cocaine sold in U.S. comes from Colombia . U.S. drug czar Gil Kerlikowske will visit this week to check on progress of anti-drug effort .