Caye Caulker group says decriminalizing marijuana will improve the economy
Marijuana decriminalization in Belize has been a subject of discussion with not much progress. Many believe it could be the solution to the country's economic woes. A few residents of Caye Caulker Village are even petitioning the Government of Belize, asking it to consider the option adopted by other countries who are benefiting tremendously from the legalization of this drug. The San Pedro Sun spoke with a few interested residents of La Isla Cari�osa to find out more about their proposal on this matter.
The stakeholders are proposing a pilot project wherein marijuana use is legalized and thus pave the way for the future development of marijuana laws in Belize. "If this proposal is considered, the country will then have a great source of income," one resident said. "Taxes collected on the drug, can be put back towards the development of our communities." The group of residents believe that the legalization of marijuana will boost tourism, not only in Caye Caulker but countrywide.
The Caye Caulker Village Council would not comment on the matter, other than to state that it will be a topic of discussion in their upcoming internal meetings. Chairwoman Enelda Rosado says that she personally does not support the idea and that her Village Council is working hard to address other issues of their island.
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