Colombia's record-high cocaine production is fueling instability, corruption, and violence, threatening the nation's economy ...

The head of state also pointed out that Kokabol will carry out “research and productive technological development of the coca leaf and medicinal plants for their industrialization” as part of ...

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has claimed that cocaine is no worse than whiskey, arguing that the drug's illegality stems ...

The Bolivian government has insisted in advancing with the industrialization of the plant with the purpose of exporting derivates, although coca leaves remain in the narcotics list of the UN ...

Making a cup of peppermint tea is the easiest way to enjoy this herb. Just infuse five to six fresh peppermint leaves in ...

You probably know about Fanta, the brand of orange soda that's almost guaranteed to be on shelves somewhere in a 10-mile (16-km) radius of where you live. But you might not know that the question of ...

Northampton Coca-Cola bottling plant will close at end of 2023 However, this leaves workers unsure of when they need to find new jobs. The plant bottles the beverage company’s non-carbonated ...

On January 11, Bolivia celebrated the Day of Coca Leaf Tradition, highlighting the cultural, spiritual, and economic importance of this ancient plant. The event brought together indigenous ...

You’ve probably heard that there are some health perks to drinking tea — but which claims are based on real evidence, and ...

“The Indigenous communities recognise the coca leaf not just as a plant but as a means of spiritual connection that allows them to be in harmony with nature and their ancestors.” The World Health ...

As the WHO reviews coca leaves' international scheduling status, momentum is growing to address this injustice to Indigenous Andean peoples.