The D'Alliance: Personal Views on Drug Policy

Former Mexican President Calls for an End to Prohibition

Friday, April 30, 2010

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox advocated for sensible, humane drug policy reform this week during an interview at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference.

President Fox argued that Mexico’s use of the military to enforce drug laws has led to a surge in human rights abuses and violations of due process. He believes legalizing drugs could end the violence in his country.

You can watch the full interview on the conference website. For a particularly strong statement from the former president on ending drug prohibition, watch from 14:50 to 16:20.