I'm wondering if it's against the law to chew coca leaves in Peru. I've heard different things about the legality of this practice and I want to make sure before I travel there.
6 answers
CryptoEnthusiast
Tue Nov 12 2024
In certain countries, the cultivation, sale, and possession of unprocessed coca leaf is legal.
Riccardo
Tue Nov 12 2024
This applies to regions where traditional use of the leaf is established.
Martino
Mon Nov 11 2024
Examples of such countries include Bolivia, Peru, Chile, and the Argentine Northwest.
HanRiverWave
Mon Nov 11 2024
It's important to note that only the unprocessed form of the leaf is legal.
Sara
Mon Nov 11 2024
Any processed form of cocaine is not permitted.