Uruguay's gambit

Thursday, 12 December 2013

UN Criticizes Decision to Legalize Marihuana

Uruguay's gambit

Uruguayan Senate approved the measure, while the UN’s International Narcotics Control Board “warned that the move would endanger young people and ‘contribute to the earlier onset of addiction.’ A dissenting senator said: “ "We used to be known for our excellent meat and football, now the world is watching us because of our marijuana."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-25340324?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=%2AMorning%20Brief&utm_campaign=MB%2012.12.13

 

 

 

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