Andean Crop Substitution
The Senate Judiciary committee and the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control in a joint hearing discussed the opportunity to end … read more
The Senate Judiciary committee and the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control in a joint hearing discussed the opportunity to end the Andean nations' dependence on the coca crop. Witnesses announced that the value of coca had recently plummeted. This would make the growers replace the coca crop with other more profitable crops. close
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- Samuel Doria Medina Adviser Bolivia->Office of the President
- James Murphy Assistant Trade Representative Latin America, Caribbean and Africa
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