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Melissa Hutsell is an award-winning freelance journalist with a deep rooted passion for both community and international journalism. She was born and raised in Northern California, and has lived, studied, worked, and traveled in more 20 different countries. Melissa holds a Master's degree in Global Journalism from City University London, as well as degrees in Journalism and Globalization from Humboldt State University. Though she covers various topics as both a writer and editor, she specializes in business and cannabis journalism.
Medical Marijuana Legalized in Mexico
This week, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, officially recognized legalization of medical marijuana. The announcement came Monday in the form of a decree, which states that the country’s Ministry of Health will be responsible for drafting and regulating policy and research, which will focus on the medicinal and therapeutic aspects of the plant.
The bill allows Mexican citizens to use and have any cannabis derived chemicals (THC, CBD, etc) or products not exceeding 1% THC – which is relatively low, considering there are strains on the market with upwards of 25% THC. But still, it’s a monumental step toward moving away from prohibition.
The declaration comes after overwhelming support by Mexico’s Lower House of Congress, and an international movement toward cannabis legalization. President Nieto, once an opponent to legalization, has called for re-examination of global drug policy.
Effectively, the bill decriminalizes possession, production and distribution of cannabis for medical use while encouraging scientific exploration of its health effects.
