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But the current government has not demonstrated full political support for counter narcotics efforts. Coming on the eve of that country's congressional and presidential elections, the waiver decision is intended to lay the groundwork to increased future cooperation and to support those in Colombia who are striving to strengthen the rule of law and buttress their embattled democracy.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Madeleine Albright, U-S Secretary of State\u003cbr/\u003eThe Colombian authorities have been taking action against the drugs industry.\u003cbr/\u003eRaids have taken place on jungle installations where plants had been set up for cocaine production.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (Spanish)\u003cbr/\u003e\"I'm sure that after two years of decertification, recognising a conditional certification is a step ahead in our country's fight against illegal drugs. Our commitment is undeclinable.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Maria Emma Mejia, Colombian Foreign Minister\u003cbr/\u003eColombia also embarked on another drug enforcement mission which was to prove more controversial.\u003cbr/\u003eA drug eradication programme was set up in early 1995 with the intention of spraying vast areas to destroy well-established coca crops. \u003cbr/\u003eThe programme met with strong opposition.\u003cbr/\u003ePlantations of legal crops alongside fields of coca were also destroyed by the toxic pesticides.\u003cbr/\u003eThose efforts, however unpopular, must now be coupled with cooperation with international law enforcement agents, who hope to bring drug offenders to trial.\u003cbr/\u003eMexico, another nation with a decertified past, implemented policy changes which wiped out its blacklisting.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English)\u003cbr/\u003e\"We are particularly heartened by the progress being made in this area by our Mexican partners in the signing of our new bilateral extradition protocol. We are hopeful, very hopeful, that the government of Colombia will adopt similar practices and will repeal, without restriction, the constitutional prohibition against extradition of nationals.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Janet Reno, U-S General Attorney\u003cbr/\u003eColombia's President was putting a brave face on the U-S decision.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (Spanish)\u003cbr/\u003e\"We will not lose courage in the fulfilment of this task. We understand the decision made today as an open space in front of us. An open space for understanding and cooperation, not for confrontation. \"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Ernesto Samper, President of Colombia\u003cbr/\u003eSamper lost some credibility with the U-S after allegations that he received major campaign funding from drug lords.\u003cbr/\u003eBut Albright said he has regained some respect after his recent efforts to fight the drug cartels in his country.\u003cbr/\u003eStill she was careful to point out that Samper would leave office soon - and the waving of sanctions was intended to encourage future anti-drug efforts in Colombia.\u003cbr/\u003eTop candidates for Samper's post all said on Thursday that if elected, fighting drugs would be a major focus of their term in office.\u003cbr/\u003eWashington D-C, U-S-A; Bogota, Colombia. 26 February 1998 and file\u003cbr/\u003eColombia - November 26, 1996 - APTV\u003cbr/\u003e1. Aerial views of jungle where cocaine is produced\u003cbr/\u003eWashington D-C, U-S, February 26, 1998 - APTV\u003cbr/\u003e2. Albright arrives\u003cbr/\u003e3. Pan journalists\u003cbr/\u003e4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Madeleine Albright, U-S Secretary of State\u003cbr/\u003eNovember 26, 1996 - APTV\u003cbr/\u003e5. Helicopter landing in jungle\u003cbr/\u003e6. Various of laboratory being destroyed\u003cbr/\u003eBogota, Colombia - 26 February 1998 - APTV\u003cbr/\u003e7. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Maria Emma Mejia, Colombian Foreign Minister\u003cbr/\u003eJanuary 1, 1995 - APTV\u003cbr/\u003e8. Crop spraying plane taking off \u003cbr/\u003e9. Damaged banana crops\u003cbr/\u003eWashington D-C, U-S, February 26, 1998 - APTV\u003cbr/\u003e10. Cutaway press\u003cbr/\u003e11. SOUNDBITE (English) Janet Reno, U-S Attorney General\u003cbr/\u003eBogota, Colombia - 26 February 1998 - APTV\u003cbr/\u003e12. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Ernesto Samper, President of Colombia\u003cbr/\u003eWashington D-C, U-S, February 26, 1998 - APTV\u003cbr/\u003e13. 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