Bolivia formally renounces UN narcotics convention because it penalizes coca-leaf chewing
The Associated Press
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Bolivia's government has informed the United Nations it is renouncing the world body's anti-drug convention because it classifies coca leaf as an illegal drug, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday. Bolivia's decision comes after a proposal by President Evo Morales to remove language obliging countries that have signed the convention to ban the chewing of coca leaves was rejected following U.S. objections.
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