--- title: "Drug Policy — News & Analysis | Model Diplomat" description: "Browse 12 stories and expert analysis tagged Drug Policy on Model Diplomat — diplomacy, politics, and global-affairs coverage for Model UN." url: "https://modeldiplomat.com/tag/drug-policy" --- > For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://modeldiplomat.com/llms.txt). Skip to main content ## 12 Stories [economics_markets](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ofac-sanctions-cjng-fuel-network-impact) ### [OFAC Sanctions CJNG Fuel Network Impact](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ofac-sanctions-cjng-fuel-network-impact) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ofac-sanctions-cjng-fuel-network-impact) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mora-l%C3%B3pez-y-la-crisis-del-catatumbo) ### [Mora López y la crisis del Catatumbo](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mora-l%C3%B3pez-y-la-crisis-del-catatumbo) [El nuevo ministro de Defensa, Mora López, enfrenta la crisis del Catatumbo y la influencia del ELN desde Venezuela.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mora-l%C3%B3pez-y-la-crisis-del-catatumbo) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/mora-l%C3%B3pez-y-la-crisis-del-catatumbo) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/de-la-espriellas-c%C3%BAcuta-gambit-explained) ### [De la Espriella's Cúcuta Gambit Explained](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/de-la-espriellas-c%C3%BAcuta-gambit-explained) [Abelardo de la Espriella's border policy in Colombia aligns with US strategies for Venezuela, impacting regional security dynamics.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/de-la-espriellas-c%C3%BAcuta-gambit-explained) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/de-la-espriellas-c%C3%BAcuta-gambit-explained) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/colombias-coca-bet-de-la-espriellas-plan) ### [Colombia's Coca Bet: De la Espriella's Plan](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/colombias-coca-bet-de-la-espriellas-plan) [Colombia's coca cultivation hits 261,000 hectares as new president De la Espriella plans aggressive eradication strategies amid U.S. scrutiny.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/colombias-coca-bet-de-la-espriellas-plan) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/colombias-coca-bet-de-la-espriellas-plan) [conflict](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/us-military-narco-boat-strike-raises-death-toll-to-188) ### [US Military Narco Boat Strike Deaths Rise to](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/us-military-narco-boat-strike-raises-death-toll-to-188) [Escalating US military strikes on alleged narco boats push the death toll to 188, stirring human rights concerns and rising tensions across the region.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/us-military-narco-boat-strike-raises-death-toll-to-188) [2026-05-05](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/us-military-narco-boat-strike-raises-death-toll-to-188) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-bold-drug-policy-shift-marijuana-and-psychedelics-reformed) ### [Trump's Bold Drug Policy Shift](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-bold-drug-policy-shift-marijuana-and-psychedelics-reformed) [Trump's administration is reclassifying medical marijuana and funding psychedelics research for veterans, a bold drug policy shift that breaks with GOP norms.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-bold-drug-policy-shift-marijuana-and-psychedelics-reformed) [2026-04-25](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-bold-drug-policy-shift-marijuana-and-psychedelics-reformed) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-marijuana-reclassification-a-game-changer-for-us-policy) ### [Trump's Marijuana Reclassification](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-marijuana-reclassification-a-game-changer-for-us-policy) [Trump's move to reclassify marijuana could transform US drug policy, easing federal restrictions and opening new doors for cannabis research and reform.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-marijuana-reclassification-a-game-changer-for-us-policy) [2026-04-22](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-marijuana-reclassification-a-game-changer-for-us-policy) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-executive-order-to-fast-track-psychedelic-drug-treatments) ### [Trump's Order to Fast-Track Ibogaine Access](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-executive-order-to-fast-track-psychedelic-drug-treatments) [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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-executive-order-to-fast-track-psychedelic-drug-treatments) [2026-04-18](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-executive-order-to-fast-track-psychedelic-drug-treatments) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-executive-order-to-accelerate-psychedelic-drug-approval) ### [Trump's Order to Fast-Track Psychedelics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-executive-order-to-accelerate-psychedelic-drug-approval) [Trump's April 2026 executive order accelerates FDA approval for psilocybin, signaling a shift in psychedelic drug policy.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-executive-order-to-accelerate-psychedelic-drug-approval) [2026-04-18](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-executive-order-to-accelerate-psychedelic-drug-approval) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-executive-order-on-ibogaine-a-conservative-shift-in-psychedelics) ### [Trump's Executive Order on Ibogaine](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-executive-order-on-ibogaine-a-conservative-shift-in-psychedelics) [Trump's Executive Order 14401 on ibogaine prioritizes psilocybin over the plant, benefiting veterans' lobby and Compass Pathways.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-executive-order-on-ibogaine-a-conservative-shift-in-psychedelics) [2026-04-18](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-executive-order-on-ibogaine-a-conservative-shift-in-psychedelics) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-bold-move-to-expand-psychedelic-access-and-research) ### [Trump's Plan to Boost Psychedelic Access](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-bold-move-to-expand-psychedelic-access-and-research) [Executive Order 14401 accelerates psychedelic drug approvals, prioritizing Compass Pathways for a $150 million voucher amid a mental health crisis.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-bold-move-to-expand-psychedelic-access-and-research) [2026-04-18](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-bold-move-to-expand-psychedelic-access-and-research) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-accelerates-federal-review-of-psychedelics-for-veterans) ### [Trump Fast-Tracks Psychedelics for Veterans](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-accelerates-federal-review-of-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-accelerates-federal-review-of-psychedelics-for-veterans) [2026-04-18](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-accelerates-federal-review-of-psychedelics-for-veterans)