Since the mid-20th century, traditional practices involving coca leaves have been restricted by the international drug control regime, following their inclusion in Schedule I of the 1961 Single Convention, promoted by a WHO report influenced by cultural and racial prejudices. The post The WHO’s “Critical Review” of the Coca Leaf appeared first on ICEERS.| ICEERS
On the Radar: ‘El Mayo’ To Plead Guilty This week, On The Radar focuses on Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael Zambada Garcia, alias “El Mayo,” who is set to plead guilty to multiple drug trafficking charges in US federal court, the presidential race in Bolivia, which could reshape the country’s approach to cocaine production, and how in Guyana, most of the country’s cocaine now flows from Venezuela. The post On the Radar: ‘El Mayo’ To Plead Guilty appeared first on InSight Crime.| InSight Crime
While "chewing" is the popular term for it, the leaves should never actually be munched upon. Instead, they should be placed one-by-one into the cheek, forming a small saliva-generating ball which you just leave there. Because the stems of the leaves can hurt the inside of your cheek, you should remove them first. Some remove the stems by sliding the leaves between their two front teeth, while others use a lick-fold-tear method. The post How to Chew Coca Leaves appeared first on Bolivia For 9...| Bolivia For 91 Days