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Bolivien. Bolivia reverses years of progress with new draconian cocaine policy, supported by the EU

Bolivien. Bolivia reverses years of progress with new draconian cocaine policy, supported by the EU

Bolivia has seen widespread public protests in recent months against the interim government, led by Jeanine Añez, which has twice postponed elections due to coronavirus. Her government has repeatedly violated its mandate by passing new laws and persecuting its political opponents, including coca growers in the Chapare region east of Cochabamba, who we collaborate with on research projects. (Conversation, UK, 07.09.2020)

https://theconversation.com/bolivia-reverses-years-of-progress-with-new-draconian-cocaine-policy-supported-by-the-eu-144386