Sunday, May 1, 1994
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]