Question
According to the reports of April 2023, which state
becomes world's largest 'narco-state'?Solution
Syria has witnessed a troubling transformation into the world's foremost narco-state, as its economic survival now depends heavily on the production and export of Captagon, also known as the "poor man's coke". This highly addictive amphetamine has become the primary lifeline of the country's economy, generating more than 90% of its foreign currency.
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