When you think of the Galapagos Islands, you probably picture turtles, finches and Charles Darwin. Cocaine trafficking probably doesn’t come to mind. Since early 2026, travelers and locals alike have been warned that international cocaine traffickers have been using the rural fishing communities as waypoints along their drug route. This is not only a legal issue but a social and environmental one. The Galapagos are considered a sanctuary for diverse wildlife populations. Introducing an influx of large boats to their migration and travel routes endangers the vulnerable animals. This trade also disrupts local fishing patterns and often entangles workers into criminal activity through threats. Multiple national and international organizations are working to combat this problem and protect one of the most sensitive ecosystems on the planet. Read more about this crime network being fought in an environment “outside the modern world” and what you could do to support the Galapagos at our LINK IN BIO. #thegalapagos #cocaine #protectwildlife #seetheplanetchangetheworld #catalystplanethttps://www.catalystplanet.com/travel-and-social-action-stories/the-galapagos-drug-route?rq=galapagos