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Nixon's 'war on drugs' began 40 years ago, and the battle is still raging

EU Times — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 07:22:32 +0000

Despite decades of battling against narcotics, the levels of addiction, trafficking and violence continue to rise. The war on drugs has failed. Now, politicians in Latin America are calling to review all options, from full legalisation to a new war. Four decades ago, on 17 July 1971, President Richard Nixon declared what has come to […]

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Mexico announces Bloodiest Year yet in War on Drugs

EU Times — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:19:49 +0000

It’s been four years since Mexican President Felipe Calderón began a concerted effort to curb drug-related violence across Mexico, deploying 50,000 federal troops charged with dismantling the country’s drug cartels and drug transportation networks. Much to the chagrin of Calderón, his government’s escalation was met head-on by the cartels, resulting in a 60 percent increase […]

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