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outgoing Mexican president Calderon with the presidents of Belize, Costa Rica and Honduras (presidencia.gob.mx)
outgoing Mexican president Calderon with the presidents of Belize, Costa Rica and Honduras (presidencia.gob.mx)

Citing Marijuana Legalization Vote, Latin Leaders Call for Policy Review

Latin American leaders are watching closely as US states begin to move toward marijuana legalization. Now, five of them want the OAS and the UN to talk about it, and what it means for the global prohibition regime.
King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg is no longer prosecuting small-time marijuana possession cases. (kingcounty.gov)
King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg is no longer prosecuting small-time marijuana possession cases. (kingcounty.gov)

Washington DAs Begin Dropping Marijuana Possession Cases

And so it begins. Prosecutors in two of Washington's most populous counties have said they are dismissing pending marijuana possession cases in the wake of last Tuesday's victory for I-502.
Incoming Mexican President Pena Nieto will have marijuana on his mind when he meets President Obama later this month (wikimedia)
Incoming Mexican President Pena Nieto will have marijuana on his mind when he meets President Obama later this month (wikimedia)

Mexico Reacts to US Marijuana Legalization Votes

The marijuana legalization votes in Colorado and Washington have Mexican officials wondering just why they're fighting the drug wars.
Embedded video from "The Lord of the Rings," appearing on Seattle Police Blotter legal marijuana guide page.
Embedded video from "The Lord of the Rings," appearing on Seattle Police Blotter legal marijuana guide page.

Seattle Police Legal Marijuana Guide Features Gandalf and Bilbo

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Dept. of Justice headquarters, Washington, DC (gsa.gov)
Dept. of Justice headquarters, Washington, DC (gsa.gov)

Feds Unsure What to Do About State Legalization

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Hundreds of Marijuana Cases Were Dismissed in Washington This Week

[image:1 align:right caption:true]Two county prosecutors in Washington State have dismissed 220 pending marijuana possession cases, in response to the passage of I-502, according to the