How Cheap Drones Are Fueling Colombia’s War | WSJ (Level 1)

Drug groups in Colombia are using a new weapon. They are using flying machines called drones. In the past, only armies used these machines. Now, criminals buy cheap drones and put bombs on them. This is very dangerous for the country. The criminals use these drones to fight the police, the army, and other bad groups. This problem is not just in Colombia. It is also happening in Mexico and Brazil. Many normal people are leaving their homes because they are scared. The Colombian army is trying to fight back. They are building their own drones. The government is spending a lot of money to stop the attacks. However, it is very difficult. The criminal groups have a lot of money to buy new technology. Some experts worry that it is too late to stop them.