Latin America Drug Trade

Legalization Debate Takes Off in Latin America

Ethan Nadelmann | Posted 05.10.2012

Ethan Nadelmann

After decades of being brutalized by the U.S. government's failed prohibitionist drug policies, Latin American leaders, including not just distinguished former presidents but also current presidents, are saying "enough is enough."

Will Guatemala Legalize Drugs?

AP | ROMINA RUIZ-GOIRIENA | Posted 04.14.2012

GUATEMALA CITY — U.S. inability to cut illegal drug consumption leaves Guatemala with no option but to consider legalizing the use and transport...

Mexican Drug Cartels Spread Their Tentacles Into 47 Nations

AP | JUAN CARLOS LLORCA and FRANK BAJAK | Posted 05.25.2011

GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemalan drug boss Juan Jose "Juancho" Leon was summoned by Mexican traffickers for what he was told was business. Instead, d...