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Coca: Culture vs. Corporation

This chapter examines the cultural importance of the coca leaf in Andean society and contrasts it with the Colombian government's anti-coca campaigns. It follows an indigenous entrepreneur navigating the legal challenges of selling coca products and the trademark dispute with Coca-Cola. The narrative highlights the tension between corporate interests and indigenous rights, reflecting on the implications for cultural identity and market fairness.

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