"The new statute to be presented to the Congress during this mandate intends to make this authorization concrete, but broadening it to include synthetic drugs into what is defined as the personal dose,"

Justice Correa tells Colombia National Radio

.

But some critics

of the new proposal argue that the definition of "synthetic" in the wording may stretch to include heroin, which is

reportedly a growing problem in cities like Medellin and Bogata.

In an effort to tackle its rampant drug problems, Colombia is considering a new proposal to decriminalize synthetic drugs, like ecstasy. Since last year, the country allows possession of small doses of marijuana and cocaine. The new proposal, introduced Justice Minister, would seek to regulate synthetic drugs in the same way.Colombia continues to experience widespread violence and political instability as a result of its massive cocaine trade, even though exports have dropped in recent years. "The problem in Colombia is a problem with soft drugs: marijuana and cocaine," says a spokesman for the country's Green Party, which supports the measure. "The curse of drug trafficking depends fundamentally on cocaine and the decriminalization in the world will end this business."