VOICED : Bolivia promulga polemica ley que amplia cultivos de coca

Bolivia has enacted a new law to expand coca cultivation from 12,000 to 22,000 hectares, aiming to ensure coca availability for life. President Evo Morales announced this during the law's promulgation. While the government claims the law will help control cultivation and combat drug trafficking, the opposition argues it could legalize narcotrafficking, as reports suggest 90% of coca from Chapare is trafficked. Bolivia ranks third globally in coca and cocaine production, following Colombia and Peru.

What is the main purpose of the new law introduced by President Evo Morales regarding coca cultivation?

• To reduce coca cultivation to 5,000 hectares

• To ensure lifelong coca cultivation rights

• To ban coca cultivation entirely

• To increase coca cultivation to 50,000 hectares

According to reports, what percentage of coca from Chapare is allegedly used for drug trafficking?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

What is the opposition's main concern regarding the new coca cultivation law?

• It will increase government control over agriculture

• It will reduce the quality of coca leaves

• It will legalize drug trafficking

• It will lead to a decrease in coca production

What is the Bolivian government's justification for the new coca cultivation law?

• To prevent excess production that could fuel drug trafficking

• To reduce the cost of coca production

• To allow private companies to control coca production

• To increase coca exports

Where does Bolivia rank in terms of global coca and cocaine production?

• First

• Third

• Second

• Fourth