Drug Policy
Monday, June 9, 2014 - 07:13
The result would likely have been violent confrontations, as have been seen in past eradication campaigns, which would have damaged the government and may well have strengthened the Shining Path.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 - 09:44
After half a century, Colombia may put an end to its conflict—if the U.S. will allow it.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 - 07:30
Critics said that strategy would only help drug-funded Shining Path rebels based in the region turn its coca-growers against authorities, with violent results.
Monday, June 2, 2014 - 10:31
Peru's president says he is indefinitely postponing plans to forcibly eradicate coca fields in the world's top cocaine-producing valley.
Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 08:27
Dentro del gobierno peruano, varios funcionarios de alto nivel, vinculados con el área de seguridad, especialmente con las acciones contrainsurgentes en el VRAE, manifestaron su oposición a la erradicación forzada y advirtieron sobre las peligrosas consecuencias
Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 07:44
Extending Assistance Program under the Government of the SDCS for three years is a significant contribution of the Russian Federation in partnership aimed at joining efforts in the fight against drug trafficking.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 08:23
Jamaica and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders will discuss the issue of decriminalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes when they meet in Antigua in July for their annual summit.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 08:33
A hearing Tuesday of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding the future of U.S. relations with Mexico included discussion of criminal violence south of the border and the pros and cons of legalizing currently illegal drugs.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 07:58
Es un acuerdo que, de aplicarse, podría darle un vuelco total a la política antidrogas que tanto daño le ha hecho a Colombia. Esto es lo bueno, lo revolucionario y lo invisible.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 10:22
The peace process between the Colombian government and the FARC-EP guerrillas reached the halfway mark on May 16th, 2014 with a ground-breaking agreement on how to treat drug production and trafficking. This is the first peace process in history with a “drug policy” chapter.