Bolivian coca growers promote the chewing and re-evaluation of the plant
epa09540384 Cocaleros affiliated with the Departmental Association of Coca Producers (Adepcoca) of La Paz, give the traditional coca leaf to Bolivian citizens during the largest 'Jach'a Akulli' or 'acullico' in the Plaza Mayor of San Francisco, La Paz, Bolivia 22 October 2021. Dozens of coca leaf producers celebrated 'Jach'a Akulli', a day to promote the 'chewing' of the coca plant, in addition to highlighting its traditional and medicinal uses. EPA/Martin Alipaz