Chewing coca in a Bolivian jail

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Marijuana should be legalized, as it is much less harmful than alcohol, valium and many other substances, according to British anthropologist Alison Spedding. She was arrested in La Paz, Bolivia, for having 2 kg of marijuana. She has been charged with drug trafficking, inducement to consume and criminal association, each of which carries a potential maximum penalty of 25 years. She believes that she was betrayed to the police by the Argentinian man who sold her the marijuana. She denies the charges, but admits that she might have passed on marijuana to colleagues free of charge.

Interview, Spedding, Alison

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The 'Chess Player' offers a gambit

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Colombian drug baron Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, who is currently awaiting trial, could spend only nine years in jail if he is successful in reducing his prison term by confessing to all charges against him. He has a reputation for being one of the most dangerous men in the world, and the judges involved in prosecuting him are taking elaborate measures to protect their identity. A number of members of his family are still in hiding, wanted on drug-related charges.

Orejuela, Gilberto Rodriguez

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Peaceful end near for hostage crisis

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The Tupac Amaru guerrillas who are holding 83 people hostage at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima, Peru, have indicated that they are prepared to negotiate a peaceful solution to the crisis. They have not repeated their initial demand for the release of many jailed comrades, and have allowed some hostages to leave the building. The leading negotiator for the Peruvian government has stated that progress has been made towards ending the crisis.

Terrorism, Embassy buildings, Embassies

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