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Montevideo, April 19th 2024 - 16:48 UTC

Tag: Leonardo Loza - Bolivia

  • Thursday, June 25th 2015 - 07:45 UTC

    A pie made of coca leaves awaits the Pope when he visits Bolivia

    Coca leaves are part of Bolivia's indigenous population culture and medicine, and as such are recognized by the country's constitution

    Coca planters will be giving Pope Francis a pie and other goods made out of coca leaves, when he arrives next July for an official visit to Bolivia. The gifts will be delivered during the scheduled meeting of Francis wish social movements’ organization in Santa Cruz, according to the organizers.