Cocaine is ‘no worse than whisky,’ Colombian president says
4 days ago · “Cocaine is illegal because it is made in Latin America, not because it is worse than whisky,” the president said on Tuesday during a six-hour ministerial meeting that was broadcasted live.
Cocaine "no worse than whiskey," would be "sold like wine
5 days ago · 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.
'Cocaine is not worse than whisky,' says Colombia's Petro - Yahoo
5 days ago · STORY: :: Legalizing cocaine could help dismantle drug trafficking, says Colombia's Petro:: February 4, 2025:: Bogota, Colombia:: Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia"Cocaine is illegal because it ...
Colombia’s president: Legalize cocaine, it’s no worse than whiskey
5 days ago · “Cocaine is illegal because it is made in Latin America, not because it is worse than whiskey,” Petro said during a six-hour-long government meeting. Advertisement “Scientists have analyzed this: cocaine is not worse than whiskey,” he added, suggesting that the global cocaine industry could be “easily dismantled” if the drug was ...
Cocaine is ‘no worse than whiskey,’ Colombian president says
4 days ago · Colombian President Gustavo Petro has said that 'cocaine is no worse than whiskey' as he suggested the global cocaine industry could be 'easily dismantled' if the drug was legalized worldwide.
Cocaine is 'no worse than whiskey', says Colombia's president
6 days ago · Colombia is by far the world's biggest cocaine producer, and cultivation of coca leaves — the drug's base ingredient — reached a record high in the country in 2023, the UN Office on Drugs and ...
Colombian president says cocaine 'no worse than whisky' - Yahoo
5 days ago · Cocaine "is no worse than whisky" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro during a live broadcast of a government meeting.
'Cocaine Is No Worse Than Whisky, It's Just Illegal Because It's …
4 days ago · "Cocaine is illegal because it's made in Latin America, not because it's more harmful than whisky." His statement, broadcast live, immediately sparked divided reactions.
Cocaine ‘not worse than whisky’: Colombian president ... - WION
6 days ago · Colombian President Gustavo Petro, during a live-streamed cabinet meeting on Tuesday (Feb 4), declared that “cocaine is not worse than whisky”, sparking concerns over the future of the long-standing U.S.-Colombia anti-drug partnership.
Colombia’s Petro Claims ‘Cocaine is No Worse than Whiskey’
Feb 5, 2025 · Colombia’s Petro questions cocaine ban, comparing drug to whiskey. During a Council of Ministers meeting broadcast live on Colombian television, Petro said that “cocaine is no worse than whiskey.” His statement sparked intense debate within Colombia and amongst the international community.