Mexico Supreme Court Finds Marijuana Cultivation Constitutional

Mexico’s Supreme Court on Wednesday gave the green light to growing marijuana for recreational use in a landmark decision that could lead to legalization in a country with a bloody history of conflict with drug cartels.

Four people in the Mexican Society for Responsible and Tolerant Personal Use will now be permitted to grow and smoke their own marijuana.

Wednesday’s ruling covers only the four plaintiffs.

The vote allows SMART to produce and consume its own pot, but not sell it. The ruling is expected to prompt other activists to turn to the top court, which must issue five similar rulings to establish a legal precedent.

The Supreme Court of Mexico opened the door Wednesday as to whether using marijuana is a constitutional right. Since Mexico increased its response to drugs and trafficking eight years ago, 100,000 people have died and 25,000 have disappeared due...

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