Mexico Court Ruling Sparks High Hopes for Weed Legalization

Mexico's Supreme Court on Wednesday gave the green light to growing marijuana for recreational use in a landmark decision that could lead to legalization in a country with a bloody history of conflict with drug cartels. Supporters of reform sparked up joints to hail the court's decision, which, while not legalizing use of marijuana, is one the boldest steps ever taken in that direction in a country long reluctant to liberalize drug laws. "We've seen how drug policy and...

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