In Mexico approved the use of marijuana for medical purposes
MOSCOW, April 29 — RIA Novosti. The chamber of deputies of the Mexican Parliament approved the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
“We have received 301 votes in favor, two abstained, and 88 votes “against”, — said the representative of the Parliament after the results of voting at the meeting, the video of which is available on the official Congress channel on YouTube.
“…Approved a draft decree on amendments and supplements to the Law on health care”, — announced the Deputy of the Congress on the results of voting.
Earlier it was reported that the Mexican Senate approved on Tuesday by a majority of voters legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
The debate on this topic was over a year from when verhovye the court allowed the four who asked about it to the citizens to use marijuana for recreational purposes. Later the official representative of the Mexican government, Eduardo sánchez explained that this decision applies only to these people and does not mean the legalization of marijuana in General.
President Enrique peña Nieto first announced his opposition to the possible legalization of marijuana, but then advocated the possibility of legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. He has ordered the interior Ministry through its division dealing with human rights, to conduct a specialized discussion about the possibility of legalizing cannabis. The dialogue was attracted sociologists, physicians, academics and experts on the topic of marijuana.