Bolivia: Taking the Coca out of Coca-Cola and Onto the Seal

Some weeks ago, some Bolivian bloggers became increasingly concerned whether the red, yellow and green of the Bolivian flag might be replaced with the rainbow-checkered flag called with the whipala. This flag is symbolic of the indigenous population in Bolivia and the Andes, and where President Evo Morales receives a large portion of his popular support. Another group that has backed Morales through thick and thin is the coca-growers. The crop, which they cultivate especially in the Chapare and Yungas regions of the country, has become more prominent in the news over the past week and may figure more prominently on the national seal.

the full story at globalvoicesonline

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Posted: March 20th, 2007
at 10:11am by Koookiecrumbles


Categories: drogas,politricks,design

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