Fariг±a May 2026

In 2018, a Spanish judge ordered a precautionary ban on the book's sale due to a defamation lawsuit from a former mayor mentioned in the text. This "kidnapping" of the book backfired, causing sales to skyrocket before it was eventually lifted.

"Fariña" (the Galician word for "flour") is a slang term for and the title of a widely acclaimed book and television series documenting the rise of drug trafficking in Galicia, Spain. 📘 The Original Book FariГ±a

It traces the evolution of Galician crime clans from "inoffensive" tobacco smuggling to becoming powerful allies of Colombian cartels. In 2018, a Spanish judge ordered a precautionary

The book was adapted into a hit 10-episode Spanish drama series, known internationally on Netflix as . 📘 The Original Book It traces the evolution

Carretero used direct testimonies from narcos, judges, police, and mothers of addicts to paint a detailed picture of the region's socio-economic collapse. 📺 The TV Series ( Cocaine Coast )