I'm wondering if coca leaves are considered illegal in Argentina. I've heard mixed information and would like to clarify the legality of these leaves in the country.
5 answers
Margherita
Sat Nov 23 2024
Due to its prevalence in these areas, the state has chosen to recognize its legality within these boundaries.
Rosalia
Sat Nov 23 2024
Outside of these northwest provinces, however, the use of the substance remains prohibited.
CryptoAlchemy
Sat Nov 23 2024
Argentina has a unique stance on the legality of certain substances.
KDramaCharm
Sat Nov 23 2024
The United Nations has also taken a stance on this matter, establishing a ban on the use of the coca leaf for any purpose other than medical or scientific in the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.
charlotte_wilson_coder
Sat Nov 23 2024
In specific regions, notably some northwest provinces, the use of a particular substance is widely accepted and practiced.