Colombia Praises UN Approval of Resolution on Narcotics
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Colombia Praises UN Approval of Resolution on Narcotics
The Colombian country’s request proposes the creation of a high-level panel of independent experts to conduct a critical analysis of the implementation of the global drug regime with a view to making recommendations for achieving better results, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bogotá. The source explained that Colombia hopes that the interdisciplinary panel, composed in an inclusive and geographically repr…
Colombia Urges UN to Remove Coca Leaf from Harmful Substances List
Colombia has requested the United Nations remove coca leaves from its list of harmful substances, arguing the plant itself poses no health risks and has legitimate uses beyond cocaine production. Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia told the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna on Monday that reclassifying coca would unlock its potential for industrial applications including fertilizers and beverages. The coca leaf, the principal ingred…
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