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Medical marijuana legalized in Peru

Global Politics

The proposal at first was controversial because of the thriving illegal drug trade: Peru is the world’s second largest producer of coca leaves — the source plant for cocaine — and some worried that drug gangs would branch into the marijuana business.

Deforestation in Honduras

Drug trafficking in Central America drives increased deforestation

Conflict
A chalkboard lists the day's prices for coca - according to the quality of the leaves - in the Villa Fátima legal coca market in La Paz.

Coca is known as the main ingredient in cocaine. But for Bolivia, it’s more than that.

Culture

Censorship? It’s as bad as ever in Egypt

Global Scan

In Uruguay, raft of political changes defy political labels

Global Politics

Researcher urges U.S. officials to rethink drug policy

Global Politics

Increased incarceration rates in communities with high unemployment and poverty has some researchers questioning the drug policy in the United States. They’re suggesting the drug problem is actually an outgrowth of U.S. drug policy — which needs to be changed.

Wife of powerful Mexican drug lord gives birth in US

One of Mexico’s most wanted men and head of the Sinaloa drug cartel, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s wife recently gave birth in California.

Mexicans Near Border Relying on Texas Media for News on Drug Violence

Conflict & Justice

Shannon Young reports on how residents of the Mexican border state of Tamaulipas rely on Texas news outlets for information on the drug violence sweeping their communities.

Guatemalan President Perez Pushes for Drug Legalization

Conflict & Justice

Guatemala has become a busy hub for traffickers sending Colombian cocaine north to the US, leading to a spike in violence and corruption.

12,000 Crack Cocaine Inmates May Have Sentences Reduced

A Commission in Washington has voted to reduce sentences for inmates jailed for crack cocaine offences, in a decision that could affect about 12,000 prisoners. As many as 2,000 prisoners will be able to seek a reduced sentence within the year, provided they can show they are not likely to be risks to public safety. […]