Colombia's Push to Remove Coca Leaves from Harmful Substances List

Colombia's Foreign Minister urges the UN to remove coca leaves from the list of harmful substances, advocating for their industrial use in fertilizers and beverages. The country's president has implemented lenient drug policies resulting in a surge in cocaine production. Critics argue that the move would benefit criminal organizations and increase drug trafficking.

Democrats' Opposition to HALT Fentanyl Act

Democrats face backlash for opposing bipartisan legislation aimed at closing loopholes in U.S. drug laws taken advantage of by fentanyl traffickers. The HALT Fentanyl Act seeks to make the temporary Schedule I classification for fentanyl analogs permanent, but is opposed by some Democrats and a Soros-backed drug policy nonprofit.

Decriminalization of Marijuana in Brazil

Brazil's Supreme Court has voted to decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use, aiming to reduce the massive prison population in the country. The ruling is expected to take effect soon, but Congress is simultaneously working on tightening drug legislation.

San Francisco voters moving right on crime and drug policy

San Francisco voters moved right on crime and drug policy in response to ongoing crises, approving measures to bolster police and mandate drug screening for welfare recipients. Mayor London Breed, a moderate Democrat, led the shift towards more conservative policies.

Oregon Legislature Passes Bill Recriminalizing Drug Possession

Oregon Legislature passes bill recriminalizing possession of small amounts of drugs, undoing part of the state's drug decriminalization law to address overdose crisis. Governor open to signing the bill.

Oregon's New Drug Policy Legislation

Oregon's legislature has passed a new bill recriminalizing small amounts of drugs, ending the most progressive experiment in U.S. drug policy.

Oregon State Legislature Overhauls Measure 110

The Oregon state legislature voted to overhaul Measure 110, recriminalizing small amounts of drugs, signaling the end of a progressive drug policy experiment.