Uruguay to Legalize Marijuana
The passage of a landmark marijuana legalization measure Tuesday means Uruguay is set to become the first country in the world to have a system regulating legal production, sale and consumption of the drug. It’s practically a done deal. President Jose Mujica has to sign the bill before it becomes a law. But he’s long backed the measure, and there’s little doubt that he remains behind it. Applause and cheers rang out in Uruguay’s Senate on Tuesday after the high-profile [...]