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October 9, 2012

Latin America May End the Drug War

Alfonso Serrano, Time

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Even as the countries of the hemisphere are at the forefront of the war against narcotraffickers, they are also pushing alternative strategies--including the legalization of drugs, particularly marijuana.  

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TAGGED: War on Drugs, Drug War, Latin America

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