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“From my standpoint, coca should be neither destroyed nor completely legalized. Farming should be controlled by the state and by the coca farmers' unions.” quote by Evo Morales
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“From my standpoint, coca should be neither destroyed nor completely legalized. Farming should be controlled by the state and by the coca farmers' unions.”

Evo Morales

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Source Speech: Public address on drug policy, Bolivia, 2013

Coca should be regulated, not eradicated or fully legalized, with state and farmer control.

In simple terms: Regulate coca, not ban or free it.

Key Takeaway

Support balanced regulation.

Themes

policy drug control agriculture rights

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

policy political

When to use this quote

  • rural development
  • international treaties
  • public health

Key Concepts

governance sustainability social justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mechanisms ensure farmer participation?
  • How to prevent black‑market growth?
A Different Perspective

Balancing control and freedom is complex.

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