Latin America's cities are the most violent on Earth. They have the highest rate of homicides and many are awash with firearms. Crime is often fuelled by drug-use and trafficking. So why are many leaders in the region softening their position on drugs? The Organisation of American States (OAS) has just published a report reviewing drug policy. It marks a radical departure from the war on drugs pushed by the US and sets out alternatives to the current policy on prohibition. Does the OAS secretary-general Jose Miguel Insulza believe this is a sign of a growing divide between the US and Latin America?