Seven Things to Know about Mexico Legalizing Marijuana

Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled on marijuana use on November 4. 

In a 4-to-1 vote, the first chamber of Mexico’s Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on November 4 that allowed for limited legalization of recreational marijuana use. While the ruling only grants legal rights to the original four plaintiffs in the case, proponents of the ruling see this as the first step in a chain that could bring legalization to the whole country.

Below, we break down what you need to know about marijuana prohibition in Mexico and what are the next steps.

1. Why is Mexico’s Supreme Court debating legalization now?
The November 4 decision came about as a result of a carefully presented legal complaint filed against the government as a way to counter rising violence from organized crime in the country. The initiative is the brainchild of Andrés Aguinaco Gómez Mont, a 28-year-old...

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