Mexico: More ‘Narco-Fosas’ Uncovered
Mexican authorities unearthed five recently buried bodies from a clandestine grave in the rural pueblo of Mochicahui, El…
July 23, 2014
Medellín Kingpin Busted In Spain
Spanish authorities on July 19 announced the arrest of wanted Colombian kingpin Hernán Alonso Villa AKA “El Ratón” (The Mouse),…
July 21, 2014
Marijuana Linked To Depression?
The media (Time, Daily Mail) are touting a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that links…
July 17, 2014
NYC: Prosecution for Low-Level Marijuana Possession Out?
In another sign of new progressive tilt in New York City politics, the New York Post reported July 8 that…
July 10, 2014
British Khat Ban Sparks Major Kenyan Backlash
The United Kingdom’s ban on possession, sale and importing of khat took effect at the end of June,…
July 9, 2014
Caribbean, West African Nations to Study Decrim
At the semi-annual summit of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), held July 1-4 in Antigua, regional leaders agreed to…
July 8, 2014
Irony Of Burma Burning $130M of Drugs
To mark International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking June 26, Burmese authorities held drug-burning ceremonies, boasting the destruction…
July 7, 2014
China’s Cannabis Contradiction
On June 26, International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, China’s Supreme People’s Court announced with pride…
July 2, 2014