A global ban on coca leaf cultivation and traditional use, imposed under international drug treaties. It restricts indigenous chewing and tea, contrasting with cocaine's illegal market. Proponents argue it curbs drug production, benefiting anti-narcotics agencies and pharmaceutical firms that utilize synthetic alternatives, while criminalizing ancestral practices.
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