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July 10, 2012

Will Mexico Declare Peace in the War On Drugs?

Doug Bandow, Forbes

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The Drug War is over. The U.S. government hasn't stopped arresting people for using pot and other illicit substances. But no one seriously believes Washington is going to 'win,' whatever that means. The Drug War is on autopilot, with American politicians afraid to admit the obvious.

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TAGGED: War on Drugs, Drug War, Prime Minister's Office, Enrique Pena Nieto, Mexico, United States

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