Colombian High Court Legalizes Possession of Drugs

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Sunday, May 1, 1994
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Volume: 
10
Issue: 
5
181
Abstract: 
On May 6, 1994, it was reported that a Colombia high court by a 5 to 4 vote has legalized the personal use of cocaine, marijuana and other drugs. The ruling can only be reversed with a constitutional amendment. Although the decision was immediately criticized by governmental officials in both Colombia and the U.S., it is likely to fuel the decriminalization debate?[more]