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WHO initiates critical review of coca leaf

Published on: November 30, 2023
18:23

La Paz, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially initiated procedures for a critical review of the coca leaf, a move that could have significant implications for international drug policy and indigenous cultures in South America. This undertaking comes in response to a request from a Member State seeking to reassess the properties of the coca leaf.

The Netherlands backs Bolivia in the fight for the coca leaf

Published on: August 31, 2023
14:01

La Paz, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia today has a new ally in its fight for the international decriminalization of the coca leaf after the Netherlands made official at the United Nations (UN) the decision to lift its objection to it.

Peruvian coca leaf crops grow given international drug demand

Published on: June 27, 2023
17:29

Lima, Jun 27 (Prensa Latina) Former Director of Peru's anti-drug prevention agency Ricardo Soberon on Tuesday warned that coca leaf crops are growing given the increased demand for drugs, especially for the United States and Europe.

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WHO initiates critical review of coca leaf

The Netherlands backs Bolivia in the fight for the coca leaf

Peruvian coca leaf crops grow given international drug demand

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