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Gael García obtains legal protection to consume marijuana

In recent months, Mexico's Supreme Court signaled it could decriminalize the use of marihuana

Gael García is a Mexican actor, producer, and activist - Photo: Jesus Vieyra/AFP
10/06/2019 |13:47Notimex |
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The Thirteenth Collegiate Tribunal in Administrative Matters granted Mexican actor and producer Gael García a legal protection , which means he can use marijuana for recreational purposes .

On June 3 , the verdict in favor of the actor was announced, who along with others contested the absolute ban against marijuana .

The document states that “the complainer can carry out activities linked to the self-consumption of marijuana, seeds, and preparations with ludic or recreational purposes .”

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