Colombia, Cocaine

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.
Cocaine is 'no worse than whiskey', says Colombia's president
During a six-hour government meeting that was broadcast live, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said legalised cocaine could be "sold like wine". View on euronews
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 says cocaine ‘no worse than whiskey’
Cocaine “is no worse than whiskey” and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro during a live broadcast of a government meeting.
Colombian President Says Cocaine 'No Worse Than Whisky'
Colombia is the world's biggest cocaine producer and exporter, mainly to the United States and Europe, and has spent decades fighting against drug trafficking.
Colombian president Gustavo Petro says cocaine is ‘no worse than whiskey’
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has claimed that “cocaine is no worse than whisky” following a surge in production of coca in his country.
Colombian president claims 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.
Colombia’s Petro claims cocaine “no worse than whiskey” in controversial broadcast
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has sparked controversy during a heated live-broadcast cabinet meeting by claiming cocaine's illegal status stems from Latin American prejudice rather than science-based health concerns.
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.
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Cocaine ‘no worse than whisky’, says Colombian president
Cocaine "is no worse than whisky" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro ...