Several Latin American governments have been challenging various approaches to the war on drugs, traditionally pushed by the United States. Countries like Colombia, Chile, and Bolivia are "just saying no" to -- or at least severely modifying -- long held U.S. anti-drug strategies employed in the region like prohibition, the eradication of narcotics-producing crops, and presenting a unified militarized front against growers.
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's engagement with Latin American countries has been well-documented, and he is furthering the region's support by reiterating the Obama administration request to Congress for $1 billion for aid.
