Fact Sheet: In the Yungas region of La Paz, an alternative development program seeks to replace coca crops with specialty coffee, with international support. This initiative addresses the increase in coca cultivation and aims to improve the local economy. Tap to see the full context.
Context: Coffee was introduced to the Yungas region in the late 18th century, but it remained marginal until the 1952 Agrarian Reform, which redistributed land to i…
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Fact Sheet: In the Yungas region of La Paz, an alternative development program seeks to replace coca crops with specialty coffee, with international support. This initiative addresses the increase in coca cultivation and aims to improve the local economy. Tap to see the full context.
Context: Coffee was introduced to the Yungas region in the late 18th century, but it remained marginal until the 1952 Agrarian Reform, which redistributed land to i…