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Research 26 Mar 2013

From Conflict to Collaboration

In this article in Stability: International Journal of Security & Development, WOLA Senior Fellow Coletta A. Youngers and Andean Information Network Director Kathryn Ledebur explore Bolivia’s unique–and successful–approach to drug policy.

by Team WOLA

Bolivia Officially Returns as a Party to the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs

BoliviaDrug Policy

Features 12 Feb 2013

Bolivia Officially Returns as a Party to the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs

On February 10, Bolivia officially rejoined the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs with a reservation allowing for the traditional use of the coca leaf. This long overdue move is a significant step toward correcting a historic wrong.

by Team WOLA

Bolivian Drug Control Efforts: Genuine Progress, Daunting Challenges

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Research 19 Dec 2012

Bolivian Drug Control Efforts: Genuine Progress, Daunting Challenges

Drawing from on-the-ground research and years of experience, WOLA Senior Fellow Coletta Youngers and Kathryn Ledebur of the Andean Information Network analyze Bolivian efforts to combat drug trafficking while still respecting and protecting traditional uses of the coca leaf.

by Team WOLA

Bolivia and the international drug control regime

BoliviaDrug Policy

Podcast 14 Jul 2011

Bolivia and the international drug control regime

by Team WOLA

Systems Overload: Drug Laws and Prisons in Latin America

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, PeruDrug Policy

Research 9 Dec 2010

Systems Overload: Drug Laws and Prisons in Latin America

According to a new study, throughout Latin America non-violent drug offenders are being imprisoned, violating human rights and overloading the region’s prison system.

by Team WOLA