Argentina

Paco in Argentina

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'Paco', a smokable substance made from a mixture of kerosene and leftover coca-leaf paste, is being sold on the streets of Buenos Aires. The drug is commonly sold in deals costing one peso, a price which makes it accessible to children in the neighbourhoods where it is sold. It is reported to be highly addictive with some indications that it can cause brain damage within six months. Local families are shown mobilising against the dealers.

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