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Welcome to cocaine tourism

La Paz : Bolivia | 3 months ago  
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Others might scoff at the very mention of the word cocaine since it carries with it sinister undertones of the dark side of society complete with hoodlums, smugglers and the law enforcement agencies. But in La Paz, Bolivia, it is a way of life. There are special bars identified as ‘Route 36’ where cocaine is served just as casually and normally as tea or coffee. The reason for the freedom with which the stuff can be had in Bolivia are the corrupt public officials and the ‘anything goes’ attitude of people who matter. The largest ever cocaine factory in East Bolivia can produce up to 100 Kilograms daily.

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  • Submitted By: prabirghose | 3 months ago
    "Tonight we have two types of cocaine; normal for 100 Bolivianos a gram, and strong cocaine for 150 [Bolivianos] a gram." The waiter has just finished taking our drink order of two rum-and-Cokes here in La Paz, Bolivia , and as everybody in this bar ...
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