South American Indians have chewed coca leaves for centuries. The leaves reputedly provide energy and are said to have medicinal qualities. Supporters of Bolivia’s position praised it for doing the right thing by defending the rights of indigenous people. “The Bolivian move is inspirational and groundbreaking,” said Danny Kushlick, Head of External Affairs at the Transform Drug Policy Foundation, which promotes drug liberalization. “It shows that any country that has had enough of the war on drugs can change the terms of its engagement with the UN conventions.”
Why do some people support Bolivia’s position?
Because it protects the rights of the people native to the land Because they they see it as a humanitarian issue Because they believe coca leaves have medicinal qualities Because their countries are facing similar issues