Bolivia Pushes to Reclaim the Coca Leaf From the Stigma of Cocaine

Long criminalized as the raw material for cocaine, coca is woven into Bolivian life. The government is lobbying the U.N. to ease international restrictions.

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What to Know About Bolivia’s Presidential Election

An economic crisis and political infighting among the country’s long-dominant socialist party could pave the way for the first right-wing president in decades.

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Evo Morales, Barred from Bolivia’s Election, Urges Null Votes

Despite being barred from running again for president and being sought for arrest, a towering figure of Bolivian politics is trying to rally supporters to cast null votes.

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Protests Have Paralyzed Bolivia for Months. Here’s Why.

Protests in Bolivia triggered by a feud between the president and a political rival have caused turmoil. One fallout: fuel shortages that have left drivers lining up for gas for days.

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