Controlled Quote by Evo Morales
“From my standpoint, coca should be neither destroyed nor completely legalized. Farming should be controlled by the state and by the coca farmers' unions.”
About This Quote
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.
Support balanced regulation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- rural development
- international treaties
- public health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure farmer participation?
- How to prevent black‑market growth?
Balancing control and freedom is complex.