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Nancy Steps In
Nancy Reagan starts her "Just Say No" campaign. -
Colombia Works With The US
Colombia extradites four drug traffickers to Miami. THe US then learns from these people that there is a large hitlist that includes embassy members, their families, U.S. businessmen and journalists. -
Reagan starts Legislation
Reagan signs the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986. The 1.7 Billion is split $97 million is allocated to build new prisons, $200 million for drug education and $241 million for treatment -
Colombia Steps Back
The Colombian Supreme Court rules to annul the extradition treaty with the US, after they recieved multiple death threats. -
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
President George H.W. Bush helps create the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and appoints WIlliam Bennett -
Bush Adds More To The War
President Bush adds an additional $1.2 billion to the budget for the war on drugs, including a 50% increase in military spending. -
NAFTA is passed and signed into law.
President Clinton signs the North American Trade Agreement making it harder to track drugs through the border. -
Clinton Aids Colombia
Clinton gives 1.3 billion to colombia to help aid in it's fight against drugs.
