U.S. cautious on Mexico plan to legalize drugs

Ambassador says measure could make law enforcement more effective
Associated Press
Updated: 10:30 p.m. ET April 29, 2006

MEXICO CITY - The United States reacted cautiously on Saturday to a Mexican measure that would make it legal to carry small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs for personal use.

... President Vicente Fox has yet to sign the bill, which would eliminate penalties for those caught with small amounts of some drugs, but his office has applauded it.

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