Not exactly. However possession of small amounts of almost all recreational drugs is now treated very lightly under the law. Decriminalized perhaps to reduce police extorting from users. Marijuana use is very common. read more
Mexico enacts 'personal use' drug law "This is not legalization, this is regulating the issue and giving citizens greater legal certainty," said Bernardo Espino del Castillo of the attorney general's office. read more
Possessing and consuming tiny amounts of drugs including marijuana and cocaine were decriminalised in Mexico in 2009. The US states of Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and the District of Columbia have legalised pot use. read more
Overview of drug policies, drug law and legislative trends in Mexico Mexico is one of the Latin American countries that has borne the highest costs from the War on Drugs, which has led to high rates of violence, corruption in state institutions, and the increased power of organised crime. read more