Drugs: Uruguay's Marijuana Bill & Cartel Violence in Mexico (Lp10172013)

Drugs and the Drug War are the central focus this week on "Latin Pulse." The program examines the proposed law in Uruguay that will legalize the use and sale of marijuana. The program also notes how Uruguay is using the experience of Colorado and Washington states in the U.S. as examples for how to shape its system. Also, the program includes an interview with the author of "Midnight in Mexico," about immigration and the Drug War. The news segment of the program covers the new trial for the oil company Chevron to dispute damage findings by indigenous groups in Ecuador. The program includes interviews with: John Walsh of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA); and Alfredo Corchado of The Dallas Morning News & the author of Midnight in Mexico. Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Associate Producer: Megan Ekhaml. The graphic is from the Uruguayan branch of the non-profit activist group Cultiva Tus Derechos and is used here following fair use guidelines for promotional materials: www.facebook.com/ctduruguay “Latin Pulse” is produced at American University’s School of Communication. This program is affiliated with the university’s Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS), and with Link TV. www.american.edu/soc/ www.american.edu/clals/latin-pulse.cfm