The department of Caquetá is part of the Amazon River basin and a strategic ecosystem for Colombia and the globe. Historically, it has been the region most affected by deforestation in the country due to the advancing of the agricultural frontier and the widespread presence of illicit crops. The region is also of crucial importance in the current peace process but suffers from the continued presence of illegal armed groups and the lack of state control. Its main products are coffee, cocoa, extensive cattle ranching, and rubber.