Is marijuana illegal in mexico?

Cannabis in Mexico has been illegal since 1920, but personal possession of small amounts was decriminalized in 2009. Medical use for THC content less than 1% was legalized in 2017. Contents. [hide]. 1 History. 1.1 Prohibition; 1.2 Eradication. 2 Legalization and decriminalization. 2.1 Views on cannabis; 2. read more

Marijuana is definitely not legal in México as the signs on the freeway will inform drivers crossing the international border between the US and Mexico at the San Ysidro border crossing. A second sign informs you that Mexico does not have a law authorizing the use of medical marijuana. read more

Mexico began changing its marijuana policy in 2009 when it decriminalized the possession of up to five grams, as well as small, "personal use" amounts of cocaine, heroin, and other drugs, in an effort to treat addiction as a public health issue rather than a criminal offense. read more

Last week, just a day after voters in Ohio rejected a constitutional amendment to legalize the recreational and medical use of marijuana, Mexico’s Supreme Court headed in a different direction: The country’s top justices concluded that national laws making it illegal to personally produce, possess, and consume marijuana violated the rights of Mexicans. read more