"La defensa de la coca in violation Convenciones of United Nations' agenda in Su adjusted impidió that special rapporteur el del Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), Jean Ziegler, the receipt Press to discuss in this interview.
"Pleased" with his visit to La Paz, the diplomat said that Bolivia is the first country in which the Government receives it with "as much transparency and open the doors of all its ministries." He further stressed the kindness with which the Bolivians treated during their stay. While
breakfast, Ziegler said that the cultivation of coca is part of the Bolivian national policy and that "the spread and legitimization of the blade does not violate international conventions, and less an impediment to Bolivia to serve on the Board of UN Human Rights.
Statements contradict the position of representative of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) warned that the plant is part of a list of psychotropic substances prohibited by the international community.
A committee of the INCB called on members of the Constituent Assembly to take into account that Bolivia signed three international conventions (1961.1971 and 1988), in stating that cocaine appears to be an illicit substance worldwide.
Speaking to this medium, Ziegler said that the sacred leaf is a medicinal product rather than a drug.
"The government of President Evo Morales considers the coca can have medicinal uses. Did you What is your opinion?
"I'd rather not talk about this issue because it is of Bolivian sovereignty. However, I think it's normal right of a sovereign state to promote the cultivation of a plant. Another thing would be if the State will assist with drug traffickers, and that's not the case here.
"However, the UN has a committee that deals with the issue ...
"Obviously, there are also three international conventions that talk about drug trafficking and the fight against organized crime. But disseminate, advance and legitimize the use of coca is not a violation of the conventions, because this plant, according to World Health Organization (WHO), has therapeutic qualities. In addition, the blade is legitimate because it is a social custom, long ago used here.
- Does the decision of the Government of Evo Morales to defend Bolivia's coca hurt his candidacy for the Human Rights Council of the UN?
"This issue does not affect the entry into the Human Rights Council because it does not violate any international conventions of the United Nations.
- What features stand out in Bolivia to allow its admission as a member of this Council?
"Here we are living a democratic revolution that is very important for the realization of social, economic and cultural rights of all Bolivians. In Bolivia, important programs such as Zero Malnutrition. The current government seriously attacked the problem of child malnutrition. We have records that indicate that 32 percent of the population is undernourished. The Executive gives priority to the fight against malnutrition, which is an example for other countries, not only Latin America but in Africa and Asia.
- What are the conditions required by this international organization to be a member? "There
formal and political conditions. First is respect for human rights. The country must have a democratic system and sign conventions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and a multitude of agreements like the one against discrimination against women and torture. The state nominee must sign all these conventions.
- What are the requirements in the international political arena?
-alliances between states. The Council has 92 members voting in the General Assembly. United States is not part of the Council because it has mostly a result of torture. This country was not chosen on several occasions because it meets these standards.
- And which countries support Bolivia?
-Bolivia has the support of nonaligned countries, which is very important because it has 77 votes. This nomination is negotiated. The Latin American
support their country, but needs the votes of other groups. With the support of African and Asian nations have more points earned.
- What is the perception of the UN on Bolivia?
"The picture is very good and the evidence is concrete. The UN has a strong presence in this
country. All special organizations working with very large investments. In addition, bilateral relations are very strong. An example is Switzerland, which cooperates with $ 29 million a year. The European Union also very supportive. The international community has a strong commitment to social reform programs of Bolivia.
-over sovereignty in the country ...
"I think in one year and four months of the Morales administration is impressive progress in the field of sovereignty. The nationalization of the oil is a clear example. In addition, this measure increased financial resources to finance social programs in health, literacy and the fight against malnutrition. The first step was the nationalization and the second launch these programs. That is sovereignty. Another example are the bonds of friendship with other countries. What the Cubans here is very impressive. In 2006, Cuba has given to Bolivia 23 hospitals with all the equipment and more than five million people were treated.
"Some countries noted that under the banner of human rights the UN is involved in national policy ...
-The founding Charter of the United Nations has an article that puts principle of sovereignty of States. However, The UN has also developed international law prevails over national legislation. There is no interference because once a state enters the Charter agree to submit to international law, and should work with the prohibition of torture and to contribute in the fight against organized crime and drug trafficking and all crimes that go against Humanity. PRESS La Paz - Bolivia, Saturday, 5 May 2007 Page of the committee
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