Cocaine "no worse than whiskey," would be "sold like wine" if legalized worldwide, Colombia's president says
Cocaine "is no worse than whiskey" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro, whose nation is the world's biggest cocaine producer and exporter.
Colombia’s Petro claims cocaine “no worse than whiskey” in controversial broadcast
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has sparked controversy during a heated live-broadcast cabinet meeting by claiming cocaine's illegal status stems from Latin American prejudice rather than science-based health concerns.
Cocaine is 'no worse than whiskey', says Colombia's president
During a six-hour government meeting that was broadcast live, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said legalised cocaine could be "sold like wine".View on euronews
Colombia’s president claims ‘cocaine is no worse than whiskey’ – and suggests drug is only ‘illegal because it is made in Latin America’
In a first-of-its-kind, six-hour live broadcast ministerial meeting in the South American country, Colombian President Gustavo Petro argued that cocaine is only illegal because of global politics — further claiming that it can be consumed as casually as alcohol, according to a report.
President of Colombia Says Cocaine Should Be Legalized Worldwide
President of Colombia Gustavo Petro advocated for global cocaine legalization, arguing it could dismantle cartels.
'Cocaine is not worse than whisky,' says Colombia's Petro
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that cocaine was not worse than whisky and that it was illegal because it was made in Latin America. Chiefs' Kelce expects mom's full support in Super Bowl rematch with Eagles US says will levy tariffs on Mexico,
The Controversial Comparison by the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, of Cocaine and Whiskey
Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, stated that the global cocaine business could be dismantled if that drug were legalized because, according to him, it is not "worse than whiskey" and is considered illicit "because it is produced in Latin America".
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