President Laura Chinchilla of Costa Rica told Bloomberg last week that legalising drugs in central America deserved "serious debate".

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The first announcement earlier today, President Obama called to congratulate President-elect Laura Chinchilla of Costa Rica for her recent electoral win.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla and Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli attended the meeting, which also included representatives from other Central American countries.

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