Columbian President Gustavo Petro Challenges Cocaine Laws

The Controversial Comparison by the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, of Cocaine and Whiskey
Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, stated that the global cocaine business could be dismantled if that drug were legalized because, according to him, it is not "worse than whiskey" and is considered illicit "because it is produced in Latin America".
Colombia’s president: Legalize cocaine, it’s no worse than whiskey
Global drug trafficking could be “easily dismantled” if coke was “sold like wine,” according to the Latin American leader.
Columbian President Gustavo Petro Challenges Cocaine Laws: "It's No Worse Than Whiskey"
One such leader is Colombia’s President, Gustavo Petro. Recently, Petro made a controversial statement that has sparked attention, reports Ziare. He suggested that cocaine is no worse than whiskey and that its illegality is more about its production in Latin America than the drug itself.
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A recent fight over between President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro has brought renewed attention to the policies of the former Marxist guerilla whose priorities often run counter to Washington,
Colombian president says cocaine 'no worse than whisky'
Cocaine "is no worse than whisky" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro during a live broadcast of a government meeting.
President Gustavo Petro urges undocumented Colombians in the US to return home
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday urged undocumented Colombians in the United States to quit their jobs “immediately” and return to Colombia.
Fentanyl Crisis: President Colombia Gustavo Petro questions cocaine's illegal status
Colombian President Gustavo Petro raises concerns about the illegal status of cocaine in light of the fentanyl crisis, challenging the global approach to drug policies. His comments spark a new debate on the war on drugs and its impact on global trade and public health.
'Cocaine is illegal because ...': Colombian President Petro proposes cocaine legalization
Colombian President Gustavo Petro suggested that legalizing cocaine worldwide could diminish criminal organizations' profits and compared its harm to whisky. He also urged undocumented Colombians in the U.

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