UN can lower the price of cocaine

Bolivia president Evo Morales argued – again – for the end of prohibition of using coca leaves, at a UN meeting. Morales wants to return to his country natives the legality of the ancient habit of chewing those leaves, which by its properties, is effective against altitude sickness and masks the sensation of hunger, allowing them to walk through the Andes carrying little food. However, because of those who chew those leaves with their nose, Morales will probably fail to achieve his purpose, despite being on the prestigious top of worse-dressed world leaders. And if so, it will be bad news for the vast half dozen Bolivians who still roam the Andes and also for the few millions of addicts who thought they could save some money.

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Hugo Chavez convalesces from surgery in Cuba

After the removal of a malignant tumor in July, Hugo Chavez returned to Cuba for another surgery, of which he is recovering quite well. While his country speculates on the health of the president and his participation in next October election, Chavez will spend a week to 10 days in Havana with Fidel Castro, learning to ride a tracksuit. The former Cuban leader might teach some tricks to Chavez in order to him keeping in power in Venezuela, since although he called a "pig" to Henry Capriles, he maintains strong records in the polls.

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