Legalizace marihuany jako způsob řešení drogového konfliktu v Mexiku

This thesis deals with the topic of marijuana legalization as a possible way of resolving the conflict in Mexico. The paper uses demand and supply methods to estimate the size of the drug market, a comparative analysis of existing studies dealing with this issue and analyze the available indicators to determine the success of repressive strategies. The main objective is to determine the possible impact of legalizing marijuana on revenue of Mexican cartels, the level of violence in the country, and finally the social implications that are associated with it. The paper also outlines the historical development of a global approach to the drug problem with a particular emphasis on the evolution of the political discourse on the issue of legalization in the US and Mexico which have been sharing the consequences associated with drug trafficking