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Drug War Chronicle
Comprehensive coverage of the War on Drugs since 1997
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Statement on Arrest of Rodrigo Duterte for Extrajudicial Drug War Killings
StoptheDrugWar.org commends the arrest by Philippine authorities this morning of former President Rodrigo Duterte, under an International Criminal Court warrant served by Interpol. But there is more urgent work to be done. -
The CIA is already operating Reaper drones like this one over Mexico. (Air Force)Trump Declares the Cartels "Terrorists" [FEATURE]
The move could pave the way for US military action inside Mexico, as well as other nasty consequences. -
DEA Judge Orders Agency to Address Claims it Worked Against Rescheduling, Malay State Proposes Drug Testing Concertgoes, More... (1/8/25)
Ukraine has officially registered its first medical marijuana product, and more. -
Finally, a hint of justice for the death of Breonna Taylor, killed by Louisville cops in a botched drug raid. (Taylor family)KY Narc Guilty in Breonna Taylor Case, VA Lawmakers to Try Again for Legal Weed Marketplace, More... (1/6/25)
Minnesota's most populous county moves to help--not prosecute--drug-using pregnant women, a Florida bill would protect medical marijuana-using public employees, and more. -
San Francisco's mean streets just got a little meaner. (Creative Commons)New Democratic Leaders for Congressional Cannabis Caucus, San Francisco Implements Drug Screening Requirement for Cash Benefits, More... (1/3/25)
A Florida court has ruled in favor of a worker who uses medical marijuana, Hawaii's governor issues an executive order to protect medical marijuana caregivers, and more. -
An Amsterdam cannabis coffee shop. We should start seeing something similar in California this year. (Creative Commons)Cannabis Cafes Now Legal in CA, MedMJ Now Legal in KY, More... (1/2/25)
The New Year brings new drug reforms into effect, and more. -
Australia's New South Wales will do a drug checking trial at music festivals next year. (Pixabay)NJ Drug Conviction Pardons, Australia's New South Wales Okays Festival Drug Checking Trial, More... (12/19/24)
A new poll from the conservative Manhattan Institute shows strong support for marijuana legalization, European Union experts meet to ponder what do to about drug trafficking, and more. -
Myanmar is now once again the world's leading opium producer even though production declined slightly from last year. (UNODC)MA Substance Use Bill Will Not Include Safe Injection Sites, China Warns US on "Smears" over Fentanyl, More... (12/18/24)
Canada will tighten its borders in the face of Trump tariff threats, opium production falls slightly in Myanmar, and more. -
Medical marijuana dispensaries should be coming soon to the Cornhusker State after a November victory at the polls. (Creative Commons)NE Governor Signs MedMJ Inits into Law, NY Activists Begin Push for Sentencing Reforms, More... (12/16/24)
A South Carolina legislative champion of medical marijuana is back to try with another bill this coming session, and more.