Bolivian coca growers promote the chewing and re-evaluation of the plant
epa09540387 Cocaleros from the La Paz Departmental Association of Coca Producers (Adepcoca) carry out the harvest of the coca leaf in 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