Colombian President Petro proposes cocaine legalization

Cocaine "no worse than whiskey," would be "sold like wine" if legalized worldwide, Colombia's president says
Cocaine "is no worse than whisky" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro, whose nation is the world's biggest cocaine producer and exporter.
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.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro claims cocaine is no worse than whiskey
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has said that “cocaine is no worse than whiskey” as the production of coca, the drug’s base ingredient, surges under his presidency. Petro, a leftist former guerrilla group member who has previously called the US-led war on drugs a failure,
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.
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.
'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.
Colombian President Says Cocaine Is Only Illegal Because It's Produced In Latin America, 'Not Because It's Worse Than Whisky'
Gustavo Petro added that legalizing the drug would prevent criminal organizations from profiting and resources from the industry could be destined to fight consumption among young people
Rencilla televisada desestabiliza al gabinete de Petro en Colombia
El gobierno de Colombia se sumió en el caos después de que una reunión televisada del gabinete se convirtiera en una serie de ...
cntravellerme46m
Across Colombia, a new generation is reclaiming the nation’s rich food heritage
Chapinero Alto, the locus of Bogotá’s food scene, could just about pass for London’s Hampstead – aside from the 2,600 metres ...
Colombia’s president orders national oil company to cancel US venture over environmental concerns
Colombian president Gustavo Petro has ordered the state-run oil company Ecopetrol to cancel a joint venture with U.S.
Colombia Vs Brazil, Final Stage Live Streaming U-20 South American Championship 2025: When, Where To Watch
The U-20 South American Championship 2025 final round match Colombia Vs Brazil will be played on Saturday, February 8 (IST) ...
Eva Longoria talks ‘storytelling through soccer’ as the Reynolds-McElhenney empire hits Colombia
"I can make a difference with my platform," says acting superstar Eva Longoria of her investment in Colombia's La Equidad ...
Colombia Offers Incentives for Migrants to Return From US
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Friday returnees will have access to government-backed loans to start businesses.
Colombia’s president calls for migrants to leave jobs in the US and return home
Colombia’s president is calling on his compatriots working without legal status in the United States to leave their jobs and ...
Árboles y plantas ayudan a sanar tierra contaminada por minería ilegal de oro en Colombia
Norelis Arias camina por tierras del norte de Colombia rebosantes de vegetación, con pájaros que cantan en los árboles. Está ...
Anadolu Ajansi18h
Colombia's government rocked by resignations following Cabinet meeting chaos
At least 3 senior officials resigned following President Gustavo Petro, Cabinet's intense 6-hour meeting - Anadolu Ajansı ...