Several other Latin American countries have legalized cannabis for medicinal use: Chile in 2015, Colombia in 2016 and Argentina, Mexico and Peru in 2017. Colombia authorized its industrial use and export for medicinal purposes in July while Mexican courts have decriminalized personal use. ADVERTISEMENTHowever, 18 states and the national capital Washington have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Thirty-six states and the capital, Guam, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands have legalized marijuana for medical use. ElsewhereIn 2018, South Africa’s top court ruled that private, personal cannabis use by adults was legal.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 19, 2021 00:47 UTC