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Cocaine "no worse than whiskey," would be "sold like wine" if legalized worldwide, Colombia's president says
Cocaine "is no worse than whiskey" 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 not worse than whisky,' says Colombia's Petro
Legalizing cocaine could help dismantle drug trafficking, says Colombia's Petro:: 4, 2025:: Bogota, Colombia:: Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia"Cocaine is illegal because it is made in Latin America,
President of Colombia Says Cocaine Should Be Legalized Worldwide
President of Colombia Gustavo Petro advocated for global cocaine legalization, arguing it could dismantle cartels.
‘No worse than whiskey’…President of drug capital Colombia calls for cocaine to be LEGAL after being humiliated by Trump
THE President of the world’s cocaine capital Colombia said the drug was “no worse than whiskey” amid a fiery feud with Donald Trump. President Gustavo Petro called for the killer powder to be
‘Cocaine is illegal because it is made in Latin America, not because it is worse than whiskey’
Global drug trafficking could be “easily dismantled” if coke was “sold like wine,” said Colombian President Gustavo Petro during a six-hour-long government meeting
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.
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.
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.
Colombian president goads Trump by saying cocaine is “no worse than whisky” amid US border crackdown
Gustavo Petro made the bizarre claim during a televised cabinet meeting, as the U.S. implemented more measures to curb the flow of illegal immigration and drugs from South America.
Colombian Navy intercepts first "narco sub" of year, seizes more than 5,000 pounds of cocaine
Officials said a total of 111 bundles were found, containing 2,276 kilograms of cocaine with a street value of about $76 ...
Alcohol vs Cocaine: Know which one is worse for you
Colombian President Gustavo Petro claims cocaine is no worse than alcohol, arguing its illegality is due to its origin in Latin America. A 2010 study ...
Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact
Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a ...
USAID is going away, and along with it cocaine-fighting efforts and Amazon rainforest protection
The dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development will deliver a major blow to efforts including humanitarian ...
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Thousands flee their homes in northeast Colombia amid worst security crisis in a decade
A series of attacks against civilians has forced Colombia's government to break off peace talks with one of Colombia’s ...
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Colombia's Catatumbo Crisis: A Community in Conflict
In Colombia's Catatumbo region, thousands have been displaced due to an escalation of violence by the ELN rebel group. President Gustavo Petro has suspended peace talks, challenging efforts to resolve ...