Colombian President Gustavo Petro suggested that legalizing cocaine worldwide could diminish criminal organizations' profits and compared its harm to whisky. He also urged undocumented Colombians in the U.S. to return home, promising government support for their reintegration and emphasizing the creation of social wealth in Colombia.
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