Cocoroco is an alcohol product from Bolivia notable for its high

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of 96%.Strongest Alcoholic Drinks in the World
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, cocoroco is sold as "

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alcohol", most often in tin cans. Like

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, cocoroco is made from

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Tierra, trabajo y ganadería indígena en la economía regional de Arica.
'' Revista Chungará'' no. 15. Page 161. Unlawful trade of cocoroco and

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occurs across the

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among

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communities living in

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and Bolivia. Cocoroco is illegal in some neighboring countries such as Chile where all alcoholic drinks with over 55% alcohol content by volume are illegal. Notable brands of cocoroco include Caiman and Ceibo.

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See also

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