Two-thirds of Mexicans oppose pot legalization: poll

Two-thirds of Mexicans oppose the legalization of marijuana, an opinion poll showed on Tuesday, days after the Supreme Court opened the door to legalizing cannabis.

But 63 percent are in favor of a debate on whether to end the country's marijuana prohibition, according to the survey published by El Universal newspaper.

The telephone poll was taken on November 6 and 7 among 1,000 adults, two days after the top court authorized four individuals to grow marijuana for their personal consumption.

The survey, which has a 3.1 percentage point margin of error, showed that 60 percent of Mexicans disagreed with the court's decision, which could set a legal precedent if the justices issue four more similar rulings.

A poll in October by the Parametria polling firm -- before the court's decision -- showed that 77 percent opposed legalizing marijuana.

The ruling prompted President Enrique Pena Nieto to announce on...

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