Mexico Congress approves landmark bill to legalise cannabis

TRT World · TRT World · last updated November 21, 0003 – 2:51 AM

Fast NewsThe bill, approved by 316 votes, is now pending Senate approval, after which Mexico will allow cultivation, transformation, sale, research and export or import of marijuana. Activists in favour of the legalisation of marijuana take part in a march, in Mexico City, Mexico on March 9, 2021. Lawmakers on Wednesday have approved the bill in general with 316 votes in favor and 127 against. The bill would allow five types of licenses for the cultivation, transformation, sale, research and export or import of marijuana. READ MORE: Mexico blazes new trail as senate approves cannabis legalisationSource: Reuters

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