Decertifying Bolivia: Bush Administration “Fails Demonstrably” to Make its Case
On September 16, 2008, the Bush administration announced its determination that Bolivia had “failed demonstrably during the previous 12 months” to adhere to its “obligations under international counternarcotics agreements.” 1…
USAID-funded Justice Program Still Operates with Coca Grower Support
Shifting support for the Integrated Justice Center The Justice Center, originally founded in 1995, and later strengthened with European Union and German funding, worked to gain the trust of coca…
Bolivian coca growers cut ties with USAID
On June 24, 2008 Chapare coca grower unions announced that they will no longer sign new aid agreements with USAID.1 This announcement comes after two decades of poorly-focused policies, which…
Drug Control in Bolivia
The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) and the Andean Information Network (AIN) are pleased to share with you the latest in a series of memos on drug control policy…