Uruguay Slams Big Tobacco, Defends Marijuana Policy
“We can regulate these markets without a prohibitionist stance,” Vazquez said. Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez defended his country's “sovereign” decisions over public health and slammed the multinational tobacco industry, which he said “in order to double its profits doesn't have any problem in killing its customers.” During his speech before the UN General Assembly, Tuesday, Vazquez singled out Phillip Morris for suing Uruguay over the country's anti-smoking campaign. The company is suing Uruguay for US$25 million under a bilateral investment treaty between Uruguay and Switzerland. “It is not ethical that tribunals of multinational organizations can give priorities to trade aspects over the defense of fundamental human rights,” said Vazquez. He said that perhaps Uruguay was being singled out, because they are a small country, so that others don't follow their lead against big tobacco and Uruguay's attempt to “give its people a better live.” “Public health is an essential...
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