Uruguay divided over legalising marijuana

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Uruguay divided over legalising marijuana

President José Mujica's proposal concerning sale and distribution aims to stop the illegal drug trade.

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The president of Uruguay, José Mujica, is calling for different thinking to stop the trade in illegal drugs. He has proposed legalising the sale and distribution of marijuana. According to Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman, reporting from Montevideo, Mujica's plan has divided politicians.

Source: Al Jazeera