Uruguay is the first country in the world to vote for a govt. run legalisation programme for the cannabis sativa plant. In a heated debate that went on through the night, the bill was passed and is expected to be signed into law by the Senate soon.

Uruguay's legal marijuana market plan faces test – World – NZ Herald News
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MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) Uruguay's unprecedented proposal to fight organized crime by creating a legal, government-licensed marijuana market was fiercely debated by lawmakers Wednesday …read more