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Bolivia withdraws from Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs: implications??

On June 22, 2011, the Bolivian Congress accepted a request from the Bolivian President, Evo Morales to temporarily withdraw from the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.  The bill, awaiting a Senate vote later this week, is the result of an unclear UN position on coca leaf chewing, which holds a strong cultural significance to Bolivians. … Continue reading →