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By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF

Mexico is about to become the third country worldwide to legalize the use of marijuana, both for medicinal and recreational purposes.

On Thursday, Nov. 19, the Mexican Senate voted overwhelmingly — with 82 in favor, 18 against and two abstentions — to legalize nationwide personal marijuana use and possession of the drug.

The Senate also provided for the legal administration and regulation of cannabis usage and distribution through the establishment of a special government institute within the Public Health Secretariat.

Under the new law — which still must be approved by the Mexican Chamber of Deputies — people will be allowed to possess up to 28 grams of marijuana, which must be purchased from a government-approved merchant, and up to four marijuana plants in their homes.

Marijuana will not be allowed to be consumed by minors or in smoke-free environments.

Marijuana use is legal in both Canada and Uruguay.

…Nov. 20, 2020