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By Kathleen Crislip, About.com Guide to Student Travel since 2004

Mexico Drug Bill Downed

Tuesday May 9, 2006
Mexico president Vincente Fox, longtime supporter of global drug decriminalization, has recently decided against signing a bill decriminalizing possession of small amounts of currently illegal drugs, like marijuana, in Mexico; the Mexican senate had already passed the bill. The UK Guardian writes that Fox has bowed to pressure from the US, which "...fears that decriminalisation could encourage Amsterdam-style drug tourism from the thousands of young Americans who visit Mexican resorts such as Cancun and Acapulco each year." A lot of people are speaking for you -- what do you think? (Your IP address won't be seen if you participate in the poll.)

Poll question: Had drugs been decriminalized in Mexico, would you have been more or less likely to travel there?

News: "Mexico Legalizing Some Drugs" | Fox Vetos Legalizing Drugs in Mexico

Mexico Student Travel Resources: Mexico Travel Guide | Before You Go to Mexico: Travel Planning FAQ | Top 10 Mexico Travel Myths

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September 10, 2009 at 4:50 pm
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