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Bolivian Leader’s Stance on Coca Raises U.S. Concerns

Dec 28, 2005

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Morning Edition, December 29, 2005 · Bolivian President-Elect Evo Morales has promised to allow more coca farming, which has renewed a debate in Washington over the U.S. drug war and its heavy emphasis on coca crop eradication. Morales has said his government will try to interdict drugs, but he wants to preserve the legal market for coca leaves.

The story features interviews with Sanho Tree and AIN Director Kathryn Ledebur.