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As cocaine gained notoriety in the global market during the 1970s, Bolivia emerged as a critical supplier of coca leaves. Seizing the opportunity, Suarez began to industrialize the cocaine production process, morphing Bolivia from merely a coca-producing country into a powerhouse in the cocaine trade. Collaborating closely with Colombian traffickers, including members of the infamous Medellín cartel, Suarez's influence grew rapidly.