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| A breakthrough in the making? [25-06-12] | Remarkable drug policy developments are taking place in Latin America. This is not only at the level of political debate, but is also reflected in ac... |
| Drug Policy in the Andes [15-12-11] | Fifty years after signing the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs and 40 years after the U.S. government declared a "war on drugs,... |
| Drug Law Reform in Ecuador [01-05-10] | In Ecuador, the Correa government’s comprehensive justice sector reform project includes significant changes in drug legislation. The country has one ... |
| US waves white flag in disastrous 'war on drugs' [17-01-10] | After 40 years of defeat and failure, America's "war on drugs" is being buried in the same fashion as it was born – amid bloodshed, con... |
| Pardon for Mules in Ecuador [17-02-09] | At the end of 2008, about 1,500 persons were released who were in Ecuadorian prisons sentenced for drug trafficking. The measure, known as “pardon f... |
| Pardon for Mules in Ecuador [01-02-09] | At the end of 2008, about 1,500 persons were released who were in Ecuadorian prisons sentenced for drug trafficking. The measure, known as “pardon for... |
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The war on drugs creates massive costs, resulting from the enforcement-led approach that puts organised crime in control of the trade. It is time to count these costs and explore the alternatives.

Drug Law Reform in Latin America is a project of the TNI Drugs & Democracy programme
"Promoting a more effective and humane drug policy in Latin America"
In 2011 the 1961 UN Single Convention on drugs will be in place for 50 years. In 2012 the international drug control system will exist 100 years since the International Opium Convention was signed in 1912 in The Hague. Does it still serve its purpose or is a reform of the UN Drug Conventions needed? This site provides critical background.