Time for retreat?

Article Abstract:

Colombian officials are angry that the US once again decertified Colombia due to its drug trafficking, despite real progress made by Colombia. They are also angry that Mexico received certification, despite its drug scandals. The controversy may force the US to reexamine its drug policy.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
International aspects, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, International relations, Mexico, Mexican foreign relations, McCaffrey, Barry

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Arm-twisting in Latin America

Article Abstract:

The war on drugs cannot be won using spiteful tactics like decertification. The US Senate is wisely ignoring a House resolution calling on reversal of Bill Clinton's controversial re-certification of Mexico. De-certification of Colombia will only arouse animosity.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
Illicit Drugs, Editorial, Illegal drugs

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Subjects list: United States, Narcotics, Control of, Narcotics control, Colombian foreign relations, United States foreign relations, Colombia, Latin America, Drug traffic
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