Thirty years ago, I began to consider that the legalization of the cocaine business would be the best strategy to reduce bloodshed in my country. I have not changed my mind, but I think people should learn to distinguish between a war on drugs and a war on the mafia because the latter does not end with legalization alone.
Mauricio J. Quijano
Mauricio J. Quijano has worked for several newspapers writing on different topics ranging from crimes to economic matters. He has a bachelor’s degree in Social Communication and a master’s in Business Education from Mississippi College. Currently, he is attending a program at Hinds Community College, is a freelance journalist and a regular contributor to the Mississippi Free Press. Send story tips to lanoticias@mississippifreepress.com.
