A crop that refuses to die
Article Abstract:
Coca production has dropped in Peru and Bolivia, and the US sees this as a success story, but critics argue that other goala, such as US support for human rights and democracy have been sacrificed. Meanwhile, opium production is increasing in Colombia, and has spread to Peru, while coca production has increased in Colombia. The development of alternative crops involves aid, and a withdrawal of that aid is planned for Peru and Bolivia. This is likely to mean that farmers revert to their coca crops.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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The struggle to exterminate a much-loved Andean shrub
Article Abstract:
Attempts to tackle coca production in Latin America are examined in detail. There are problems with these efforts, which the US is helping to fund, and coca supply is still strong.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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South from Texas
Article Abstract:
US policies toward Latin America under the new president George W Bush are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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