The Economy Guamuez Valley has had periods
of booms and busts. Historically, the first settlers based their
livelihood to the rubber industry. Subsequently, based on oil drilling
and, almost simultaneously, the exploitation of forest resources, especially
cedar. Then arose a rapid population growth which was engaged in trade,
agriculture and livestock. After 1980 there were various crises and booms
through the processing of coca and the crisis of the pyramids in Colombia . Until
2000, 60% of the population lived in illegal crops, 20% in trade, 10% of the
direct
