Leaders from Mexico, Honduras, Colombia, and other countries in Central and South America are pushing for the United States to switch from their current prohibitionist model of marijuana legislation. They're hoping for decriminalization, or even legalization, following Washington and Colorado's decisions on Nov. 6 to legalize the drug in their respective states.

They suggest the move would greatly ease drug trafficking in their countries. The bills passed in Washington and Colorado make it so that marijuana can be regulated (much like alcohol), opening the door to a number of economic benefits in the states. It's too early to tell, but it's a decision that's looking to have a promising outcome-and a move that Canadians should follow.

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