Bolivia's coca a boon to local farmers

Al Jazeera English 2013-02-11

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Bolivia has formally re-joined the UN's treaty on narcotic drugs. It persuaded members to accept Bolivians' right to chew coca leaves as a traditional remedy. But the US and some other countries are concerned, as the leaves are also used to make cocaine. Coca farmer Emilia shares her story to Al Jazeera.

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