The Americas | Joe Biden in Mexico and Honduras

Just say no

America's vice-president reiterates his opposition to drug legalisation

By T.W. | MEXICO CITY

GIVEN the recent calls by several Latin American presidents for a debate on legalising drugs, would the United States show any flexibility in its stance on prohibition? “None,” was the answer of Joe Biden, America's vice-president, who was in Mexico City on March 5th to meet the three main contenders in July's presidential race.

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