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March 11, 2021

Mexico Set to Become World's Largest Legal Marijuana Market After Historic Legalization Bill
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Mexico is poised to become the world's largest marijuana market after
lawmakers approved a landmark bill Wednesday legalizing recreational use
of cannabis. The legislation, which is backed by President Andrés Manuel
López Obrador, is still being finalized but could bring major shifts to
a country that has been plagued by drug-related violence. Some critics
have warned a legal market for marijuana would favor big companies,
while low possession limits would still penalize consumers. Activists
also say the new law should address the harm caused by years of
militarized anti-drug policies.


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