You might be surprised to learn that Latin America has been passing some progressive cannabis reform recently. Many countries have decriminalized personal use possession of weed and other drugs as a way to treat drug use as a public health issue rather than a criminal one. That’s more progressive than the stance the U.S. federally has on cannabis.

The U.S. and many Latin American countries, particularly Mexico and Colombia, have a long history of drug trafficking, cartel violence, and a military and paramilitary fueled War on Drugs. But, in recent years, many Latin American nations have realized these Drug War tactics don’t work, leading to the decriminalization of personal use drugs in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Paraguay, and most famously, Uruguay. Plus, many activists believe full legalization will hurt drug cartels even more and severely cut down cartel fueled violence.

What’s more, all of these countries have also passed medical cannabis laws as well to different degrees. Some countries are more liberal and are gearing up to join the global cannabis market, like Colombia. While others are more conservative and only allow the import of CBD oil, and the government and pharmaceutical companies to grow cannabis, like Mexico, Peru, and Paraguay. However, the laws are progressing fast with the help of activists and medical cannabis patients in those countries, especially young children with intractable forms of epilepsy and their families.

Not to mention, Uruguay’s complete adult use legalization has served as a great example for what’s possible in Latin America. So far in Uruguay, drug trafficking has fallen 18 percent.

That’s why Rosin Tech supports the efforts of cannabis communities throughout Latin America. As the industry leader in providing solventless products internationally, they’ve built strong relationships with Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay. They’re proud to have their quality products become the industry standard in solventless equipment and accessories in these countries and all around the world.

Let’s look at some Latin American countries leading the way on cannabis reform.

Colombia

  • Decimalized personal use possession: 20 grams
  • Number of plants allowed in private homes: 20 plants
  • Medical Cannabis: Yes
  • Adult Use Cannabis: No

Mexico

  • Decimalized personal use possession: 5 grams
  • Number of plants allowed in private homes: 0
  • Medical Cannabis: Yes, but CBD-only with less than 1% THC
  • Adult Use Cannabis: No

Chile

  • Decimalized personal use possession: 10 grams
  • Number of plants allowed in private homes: 6 plants
  • Medical Cannabis: Yes
  • Adult Use Cannabis: No

Peru

  • Decimalized personal use possession: 8 grams
  • Number of plants allowed in private homes: 0
  • Medical Cannabis: Yes
  • Adult Use Cannabis: No

Paraguay

  • Decimalized personal use possession: 10 grams
  • Number of plants allowed in private homes: 0
  • Medical Cannabis: Yes
  • Adult Use Cannabis: No

Argentina

  • Decimalized person use possession: 5 grams
  • Number of plants allowed in private homes: 0
  • Medical Cannabis: Yes
  • Adult Use Cannabis: No

Uruguay

  • Decimalized person use possession: 10 grams per week/40 grams per month for registered users
  • Number of plants allowed in private homes: 6
  • Medical Cannabis: Yes
  • Adult Use Cannabis: Yes

These seven nations are setting the decriminalization example throughout Latin America and around the world. As their laws become more progressive, more advanced cultivation and extraction processes are also growing. With the help of products like the Rosin Tech Twist™, Smash™, or Go, concentrates and solventless products are gaining in popularity as well. It’s just a matter of time before many of these nations fully legalize the plant.