Ricardo Lagos says the war on drugs “is being lost.”
Former Chilean President Ricardo Lagos voiced his support for the decriminalization of marijuana in Chile this weekend, joining the ranks of other Latin American leaders who have sought to find a new way to combat illegal drug trafficking.
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Former Chilean President Ricardo Lagos voiced his support for the decriminalization of marijuana in Chile this weekend, joining the ranks of other Latin American leaders who have sought to find a new way to combat illegal drug trafficking.
Ricardo Lagos (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)Login to read more.About the writer
David Pedigo
Shortly after graduating from Beloit College in 2011, David booked a flight to Chile and found a passion for journalism at The Santiago Times. Outside the Times, David has been published by organizations such as the World Policy Institute and the Midwest Journal for Undergraduate Research. He likes to keep up to date on current events around the world, and has a particular interest in the Americas.
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