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News & analysis tagged Drug Policy — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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OFAC Sanctions CJNG Fuel Network Impact
The US Treasury's sanctions on CJNG's fuel smuggling network leverage trade negotiations with Mexico ahead of the USMCA review.
2026-07-09
Mora López y la crisis del Catatumbo
El nuevo ministro de Defensa, Mora López, enfrenta la crisis del Catatumbo y la influencia del ELN desde Venezuela.
2026-07-09
De la Espriella's Cúcuta Gambit Explained
Abelardo de la Espriella's border policy in Colombia aligns with US strategies for Venezuela, impacting regional security dynamics.
2026-07-09
Colombia's Coca Bet: De la Espriella's Plan
Colombia's coca cultivation hits 261,000 hectares as new president De la Espriella plans aggressive eradication strategies amid U.S. scrutiny.
2026-07-09
US Military Narco Boat Strike Deaths Rise to
Escalating US military strikes on alleged narco boats push the death toll to 188, stirring human rights concerns and rising tensions across the region.
2026-05-05
Trump's Bold Drug Policy Shift
Trump's administration is reclassifying medical marijuana and funding psychedelics research for veterans, a bold drug policy shift that breaks with GOP norms.
2026-04-25
Trump's Marijuana Reclassification
Trump's move to reclassify marijuana could transform US drug policy, easing federal restrictions and opening new doors for cannabis research and reform.
2026-04-22
Trump's Order to Fast-Track Ibogaine Access
Trump's Executive Order 14401 directs the FDA to fast-track ibogaine, a Schedule I drug with no completed trials, raising safety and regulatory concerns.
2026-04-18Trump's Order to Fast-Track Psychedelics
Trump's April 2026 executive order accelerates FDA approval for psilocybin, signaling a shift in psychedelic drug policy.
2026-04-18
Trump's Executive Order on Ibogaine
Trump's Executive Order 14401 on ibogaine prioritizes psilocybin over the plant, benefiting veterans' lobby and Compass Pathways.
2026-04-18
Trump's Plan to Boost Psychedelic Access
Executive Order 14401 accelerates psychedelic drug approvals, prioritizing Compass Pathways for a $150 million voucher amid a mental health crisis.
2026-04-18
Trump Fast-Tracks Psychedelics for Veterans
Trump's executive order fast-tracks federal review of psychedelics like ibogaine, aiming to expand PTSD and addiction treatment options for U.S. veterans.
2026-04-18