This article describes plans for two upcoming Latin American Program studies, due to be published in May, coordinated by Global Fellow Juan Carlos Garzón. The article is in Spanish.
La Cancillería explicó en un comunicado que los estudios servirán como apoyo para el funcionamiento de la Comisión Nacional para la Reforma de la Política de Drogas, que preside el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Fernando Carrera.
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El coordinador de los dos estudios será el experto colombiano Juan Carlos Garzón, miembro del Woodrow Wilson Center.
Los estudios se deberán enfocar en analizar la estructura normativa y aplicación de la legislación sobre las drogas en el territorio nacional.
También en investigar acerca de variables relativas a la oferta y demanda de drogas en el país.
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Read the full article in Prensa Libre here.
The article also appeared on Siglo21.com.gt, Caracol Radio's website, and Emisoras Unidas.
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