Mexico is one step away from becoming the world’s largest legal cannabis market

Mexico is inching closer to becoming the world’s largest legal cannabis market as lawmakers prepare to debate a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana. The Senate approved the legalization of medical marijuana almost four months ago, and two months later, the Health Ministry published rules to regulate the use of medicinal cannabis. At their most desperate, the family drove three hours to Laredo, Texas, to acquire Cosyntropin, a synthetic peptide that can be used to treat seizures. Initially, the Health Ministry declined the request, but a federal judge stepped in and allowed Elizalde to import CBD. The bill also called on the Health Ministry to draft and implement regulations for the nascent industry.