Petro demands: Is the legalization of cocaine the new way for Colombia?

Petro demands: Is the legalization of cocaine the new way for Colombia?

Kolumbien - Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, with his recent statements, has caused a stir with the legalization of cocaine. In a Ministerial Council meeting, which was transferred live on television, he questioned the previous drug policies and explained that cocaine was not more dangerous than whiskey. In his opinion, criminalization is mainly based on the fact that the drug is produced in Latin America, and not on health concerns, such as Watson . With this radical realignment, Petro wants to combat illegal drug trafficking, which continues to be heavily stressed by Colombia.

The president, who is the first left -wing head of state of Colombia, sees the legalization of cocaine a commercial opportunity. "The business could easily be destroyed if cocaine is legalized globally. It would be sold like wine," he said. He also believes that the legalization of legalization for combating dangerous substances such as alcohol could be invested in legalization. However, critics emphasize that cocaine quickly makes addictive and lethal risks, such as the German main office for addiction issues . Experts are concerned about the consequences of consumption, from seizures to potential fatal complications.

Petros statements have triggered controversy in Colombia and worldwide. Despite the question of the health risk of cocaine, drug trafficking remains a central economic force in the country. While cocaine is still produced and exported in large quantities, the yields often flow into the hands of criminal organizations and tighten the social problems that Colombia has been plagging for decades. His proposals for the change in the law could have serious effects on international drug policy, such as the discussion about the legalization of drugs worldwide.