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Mexico enacted a controversial law last week that decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana, cocaine, heroin and other drugs while encouraging free government treatment for drug dependency.
The law defines “personal use” amounts for drugs, also including LSD and methamphetamines. People detained with those quantities will not be prosecuted. People caught with drug amounts under the personal use limit will be encouraged to seek treatment. For those caught a third time, treatment will be mandatory, although the law does not specify penalties for non-compliance.
The law was approved by the Mexican Congress before it recessed in late April. It is part of President Felipe Calderon’s effort to combat the prevalent drug culture in the country.