*The legalization of recreational cannabis involves allowing its use, sale, and possession under specific government regulations, including licenses for production and distribution, as well as taxes. In contrast, decriminalization involves eliminating or reducing criminal penalties associated with personal marijuana use, although its sale and distribution remain mostly illegal and unregulated.
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In 2013, Uruguay made history by becoming the first country in the world to legalize the production, sale, and consumption of recreational cannabis. As of April 2024, only * other nations worldwide have followed its lead, including Mexico, where this plant has been legal since 2021. On the other hand, medicinal cannabis is legal in ** countries in Latin America.
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