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Mexico opens tough marijuana debate
Mexico City (AFP) - The Mexican government's resistance to legalizing marijuana has taken a hit following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that could pave the way to lifting the nation's ban on pot.
Germany mulls state cannabis body for pain relief
Deutsche Welle ~
Germany's government has plans to set up a pharmaceutical agency to regulate the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal purposes, according to a media report. Such a step could make the drug more accessible to ill people.
Mexican Families Hoping for Medicinal Marijuana Watch Top Court
Associated Press ~
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) -- As Mexico's top court prepares to consider arguments that could open the door to the recreational use of marijuana, some families are hoping such a step could help make medicinal marijuana more accessible.
There's a long and not-very-proud tradition of anti-drug advertising that gets ridiculed for missing the mark with young audiences.
Converting a medical-marijuana industry into a recreational one in Canada will not be easy.
The new Liberal government has promised to act quickly to legalize marijuana for general use, which would make Canada the first Group of 20 country to end cannabis prohibition on a national level.
With Jamaica in advanced stages of preparation for the possible legalisation of ganja, some forward thinking entrepreneurs are getting ready for the financial opportunities that will arise.
Uttarakhand government's decision to allow farmers to cultivation of hemp plants is the first of its kind in India.
NEGRIL, Westmoreland -- President of the Westmoreland Hemp and Ganja Farmers Association Ras Iyah is urging the Government to "align" with other countries to secure a slice of the international marijuana market.
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- Colombia's government plans to legalize the cultivation and sale of marijuana for medicinal and scientific purposes, officials said Thursday in a surprise shift by the longtime U.S. ally in the war on drugs.
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said Monday he opposes any eventual legalization of marijuana, five days after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of four people who wanted to grow pot for personal use.
Paul Ausick ~ 24/7 Wall St. ~
Canada’s new prime minister has promised his Liberal Party will legalize marijuana across the entire country.
Louise Yaxley ~ ABC.net.au ~
The Federal Government has announced it will legalise the growing of cannabis for medicinal purposes.