Guatemala commends the visionary decision of the citizens of Colorado and Washington

We cannot continue doing the same thing and expect different results

We respect and support the example set by President José Mujica of Uruguay in proposing legislation that regulates the cannabis market

Even if it remained for 10 more years, it is not the commission that will solve the justice situation, it is us, the Guatemalans, who must see if we truly want to fix our institutions, strengthen them and move forward.

Guatemala commends the visionary decision of the citizens of Colorado and Washington

We cannot eradicate global drug markets, but we can certainly regulate them as we have done with alcohol and tobacco markets. Drug abuse, alcoholism and tobacco should be treated as public health problems, not criminal justice issues.