Wide Angle : Coca and the Congressman (2003)
Directed by Jon Alpert
Genres - News [TV] |
Sub-Genres - Biological Sciences, Politics & Government, Social Issues |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis
"Cocaleros" explores the resurgance of left-leaning politics in South America. The hour focuses on Bolivia, where the coca-growers union (the "Cocaleros") has become an important force, challenging the free-market-oriented government of Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada. Also examined: leftist leaders in Venezuela and Brazil. Following the film, host Mishal Husain interviews former Mexican foreign minister Jorge Castaneda.
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Bolivia, cocaine, drugs, economic-problems, economy, government, grower, indigenous-peoples, Leftist, military, peasant, political-conflict, political-leader, poverty, South-America, stand-off
