Former military general Perez Molina surprised many when he proposed decriminalizing drugs . Central American presidents will debate the Guatemalan leader 's proposal this weekend . U.S. officials respond swiftly , saying they do not support drug legalization . TL;DR The United States is considering a plan to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Colorado and Washington state.
Former military general Perez Molina surprised many when he proposed decriminalizing drugs . Central American presidents will debate the Guatemalan leader 's proposal this weekend . U.S. officials respond swiftly , saying they do not support drug legalization . Some skeptics say the Guatemalan president is bluffing to get money from the U.S .