March 6, 2009 2:41PM 

# Debating the War on Drugs in Mexico 

By [Juan Carlos Hidalgo](https://www.cato.org/people/juan-carlos-hidalgo) 

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Yesterday I was invited to Pajamas TV to discuss the increasingly violent situation in Mexico, where the drug-related death toll continues to skyrocket. The other guest was journalist Matt Sanchez.

The discussion rapidly turned into a debate with Sanchez on the merits of drug legalization as an alternative to the current mayhem. If you’re interested in the topic, the video is available [here](http://www.pjtv.com/video/National_Security_Review/Assassinations%2C_Cop_Killers_%26_Drug_Wars_Spilling_Across_Our_Southern_Border/1472/5199/), and the audio [here](https://www.cato.org/mediahighlights/index.php?radio_id=267).

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