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Portugal model is setup for illegal drug trade to flourish. I am worried that they might be sleepwalking into situation like there is in Mexico. Cartels getting
by merinowool 8y ago
Portugal model is setup for illegal drug trade to flourish. I am worried that they might be sleepwalking into situation like there is in Mexico. Cartels getting richer and spreading through different economy sectors like a cancer.
- benbreen 8y agoWriting this from Lisbon. Is there any evidence that Portugal's policy has had a negative effect? Based on the New Yorker article about the issue a few years ago, I was under the impression that drug decriminalization in Portugal has been quite successful.
- headsoup 8y agoNo definitely positive effect from everything I've read. I just find it weird that with that the production and distribution of drugs is still illegal from that. Baby steps I guess