Cocaleros are the coca leaf growers of Peru and Bolivia. In response to U.S.-funded attempts to eradicate and fumigate coca crops in the Chapare region of Bolivia, cocaleros joined with other grassroots indigenous organizations in the country, such as syndicated mine workers and peasants to contest the government. Evo Morales, who became president...
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(from the article `Bolivia`) ...UN`s special rapporteur on the right to food. The personal popularity of Morales remained strong, although he was criticized for doling out aid ...
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