Mexico Will OK Some Heroin, Cocaine Posession

[Kadie]

Mexico Will OK Some Heroin, Cocaine Posession

POSTED: 5:24 pm CDT May 2, 2006
UPDATED: 5:33 pm CDT May 2, 2006



MEXICO CITY -- Mexican President Vicente Fox will sign into law a measure that decriminalizes the possession of small amounts of marijuana, cocaine, heroin and other drugs for personal use, his spokesman said Tuesday.

Spokesman Ruben Aguilar defended the law, which was approved Friday by Mexico's Senate, despite criticism in the United States that it could increase casual drug use.

"The president is going to sign this law," said Aguilar, who called the legislation "a better tool ... that allows better action and better coordination in the fight against drug dealing."

"The government believes that this law represents progress, because it established the minimum quantities that a citizen can carry for personal use," Aguilar said.

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[Jim Warren]

1. yeah this has been mentioned

Should do wonders for the tourist trade.

[Ezlivin]

3. Cheech and Chong are going to be mayors of a new town there

You can probably think of a few choice names for it.

[ChiciB1]

2. I Suspect This Is Being Done Because Meth Has Become Sooooooo

popular and so easy to make and it's cutting into the illegal drug trade from Mexico! Up until the Meth epidemic hit such massive proportions it was ALWAYS OFF the table.

Makes sense to me as a good reason for what they're doing. I don't think I would have connected had I not been directly affected by Meth use from my very own son. He started using the stuff around a year and a half to two years ago, and about 3 months ago I lost all contact with him.

Still don't know where he's at, but do know he's using and is wanted by the law!

I HATE what it's done to our WHOLE family!!!

[ewoden]

4. Rush has just bought a summer home in Cancun!!!!

[Jim Warren]

6. "decriminalizes the possession of small amounts" not 97pills@day

[WillyT]

5. DU National Gathering In Cancun, Anyone ???

:evilgrin:

[hwmnbn]

7. I'm there!!!!! nt