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Law and Order | 5 January, 2009 [ 11:37 ]
Peru top Latin American country reducing production of coca plant
Living in Peru
Israel Ruiz
Peru is the country in Latin America which has been the most consistent in its reduction of coca growing fields, reported Flavio Mirella, the Peru representative for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Mirella noted that while the production of coca in many countries in the region was progressively rising, in Peru the trend was different.
The UN representative commended Peru for having concrete policies that were aimed at fighting the production of coca leaves. He stated that firm laws were being passed by the government and that local and regional authorities were effectively working together.
Furthermore, Mirella explained that it was necessary for the countries funding the war on drugs to also assume active roles. "Peru can't be left alone because it has shown good signs of progress."
He assured there was a higher demand for cocaine in areas such as Europe, affirming it was necessary for authorities in nations that consume and produce drugs to work together and cooperate in the fight against illegal substances.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Israel Ruiz
Peru is the country in Latin America which has been the most consistent in its reduction of coca growing fields, reported Flavio Mirella, the Peru representative for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.Mirella noted that while the production of coca in many countries in the region was progressively rising, in Peru the trend was different.
The UN representative commended Peru for having concrete policies that were aimed at fighting the production of coca leaves. He stated that firm laws were being passed by the government and that local and regional authorities were effectively working together.
Furthermore, Mirella explained that it was necessary for the countries funding the war on drugs to also assume active roles. "Peru can't be left alone because it has shown good signs of progress."
He assured there was a higher demand for cocaine in areas such as Europe, affirming it was necessary for authorities in nations that consume and produce drugs to work together and cooperate in the fight against illegal substances.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
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