August 21, 20192 min read, 331 words
Published: August 21, 2019 | 2 min read, 331 words
In the first ruling of its kind, a judge in has granted two people the right to use cocaine recreationally, the organisation behind the cases said on Tuesday, calling it a “historic step”.The ruling, which must be reviewed by a higher court, allowed the two petitioners to “p...
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CRITIC REVIEWS
Balanced
August 21, 2019
A brief but worthwhile read from a credible source. While the referenced matter is narrow in scope it nevertheless fits into the broader societal and cultural discussion regarding recreational use of often banned substances. The prospective reader, particularly those inclined toward following happenings in this area, may find it helpful in expanding their knowledge of not only the matter at hand, but also how the court's ruling illuminates the tension between competing political and policy interests.
August 21, 2019
PUBLIC REVIEWS
Balanced
August 21, 2019
The article discusses the nuances of the case at a high level. It also discloses the fact that a higher court must rule similarly, and the drug administration in Mexico will not enforce the ruling until the higher court rules
August 21, 2019
Valentina Garcia
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Sensational
August 22, 2019
The title feels a bit misleading, making the events sound a lot bigger than they are. While a judge did grant two people the right to use cocaine, a regulatory organization has since blocked the action until a higher court rules on it.
August 22, 2019
Balanced
August 21, 2019
The article reports on this breaking news in a balanced way, highlighting that the move is precisely because Mexico wants to do a better job of managing security and public health. It's a somewhat surface level piece with quotes to fill out the page, but overall it's worth reporting on and the information appears accurate.
August 21, 2019