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05-10-2006, 06:20 PM
[QUOTE]Despite the U.S. government's fear that 'drug tourism' could result, lawmakers in Mexico continue to push for a drug decriminalization bill.
BY IOAN GRILLO
May 9, 2006
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/14532916.htm
MEXICO CITY - Mexican lawmakers pledged Monday to keep pushing for a drug decriminalization bill criticized by the United States, and said they could override President Vicente Fox's veto of the measure.
Fox sent the proposal, which would drop criminal charges for possession of small amounts of marijuana, cocaine and heroin, back to Congress last week with suggestions for changes after U.S. authorities warned it could result in ''drug tourism'' to Mexico.
But Congressional leader Rep. Eliana Garc
BY IOAN GRILLO
May 9, 2006
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/14532916.htm
MEXICO CITY - Mexican lawmakers pledged Monday to keep pushing for a drug decriminalization bill criticized by the United States, and said they could override President Vicente Fox's veto of the measure.
Fox sent the proposal, which would drop criminal charges for possession of small amounts of marijuana, cocaine and heroin, back to Congress last week with suggestions for changes after U.S. authorities warned it could result in ''drug tourism'' to Mexico.
But Congressional leader Rep. Eliana Garc