Mexico to Become Largest Legal Marijuana Market - April 1, 2021

Episode Number 56 - Original Airdate: April 1, 2021Mexico to Become Largest Legal Marijuana MarketMexico is about to legalize marijuana for recreational use, turning the Latin American nation into the world’s largest market for the drug. The move comes after Mexico’s lower house of Congress passed a legalization bill early in March; the country’s Senate is expected to approve a similar measure in coming weeks. Mike O’Sullivan looks at what legalization of the cannabis plant means for Mexico and the United States, the country’s northern neighbor.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on April 1, 2021, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #marijuana #legalcannabis #mexico #legalmarijuana #cannabis #recreationalmarijuana #mexicancongress #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica