Never Mind: Mexico Won't Legalize Recreational Drug Use

Mexico's president has demanded changes to a bill passed by Congress that would see some drugs decriminalised, a day after saying he would sign it into law.

The bill, as it stands, would legalise possession of small amounts of cocaine, marijuana and heroin for personal use.

President Vicente Fox has returned the measure to Congress, saying it should make clear that possessing and using drugs will remain a criminal offence.

Mr Fox has been accused in the Mexican media of bowing to US pressure. US officials had voiced concern that more lenient policies in Mexico could lead to a wave of drugs-related tourism across the border.