MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican President Vicente Fox will not sign widely criticized narcotics legislation until Congress removes parts of the law that decriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs, his office said on Wednesday.

The president’s office said the law would be sent back to Congress for revision.

“In our country the possession of drugs and their consumption are, and will continue to be, crimes,” the office said in a statement.

The approval of the legislation, passed by Congress last week, surprised Washington, which counts on Mexico’s support in its war against gangs that move massive quantities of cocaine, heroin, marijuana and methamphetamines through Mexico to U.S. consumers.

It was also criticized by authorities in tourist towns who worried about a flood of thrill-seeking visitors.
reuters.com

Gee, no mention about what/who made Fox change his mind.

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