Cultivating Inclusion with Coca in Bolivia (S03E04)

With tensions mounting in Bolivia, violent protests sparked the end of Morales’ reign as president. Shadowed by controversy for his position in power lasting more than a decade, he was the first Indigenous president that Bolivia had seen. Surely this marked a move towards inclusion? To find out whether this was the case, we sat down with Theo Roncken, a peacebuilder of Accion Andina in Bolivia. Theo shared his personal experience with coca farmers. Some faced the harsh reality of crop eradication. Others were given the support of Morales, news which did not reach media publication. Theo tackles the issue of a one size fits all drugs policy in Bolivia, sharing the stories of consumers who are failed by the current legislative approach. Music credit: 'Coffee Shopping' by Bruno Freitas, licensed under hooksounds.com.