Uruguay considers legalising marijuana
Legislation proposed by Uruguay’s president could lead to marijuana being regulated and sold legally.
Published On 19 May 2013
Uruguay could become the first Latin American country to legalise and regulate the sale of marijuana.
Politicians are considering a law President José Mujica Cordano has proposed, which – it is hoped – would take away business from drug traffickers and organised crime.
Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from the capital Montevideo.
Source: Al Jazeera