President Otto Perez Molina to discuss idea with Central American leaders
(NEWSER) - New Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina came to power promising a "firm hand" against his country's worsening drug trafficking problems. But yesterday, Perez showed his hand, to some surprise: He called for drug legalization, not just in Guatemala but around Central America, reports the LA Times . "We're bringing the issue up for debate," he said at a meeting with El Salvador's president, who, though personally opposed, said he is willing to consider legalization. Colombia's president separately said he'd be open to the idea if the whole world agreed. Perez plans to raise the issue at a March meeting of Central American leaders. More»
