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Mexico's Supreme Court (SCJN) fell one vote short of declaring unconstitutional the 5-gram limit on marijuana possession under the General Health Law. While five justices supported the proposal, the six votes needed for a general ruling were not reached. The decision only applies to an individual case involving a person detained in Ciudad Juárez with 14 grams.

January 23, 2026 Reported by AI

Mexican lawmaker Ricardo Monreal voiced concerns over the purchase of luxury vehicles for Supreme Court justices, arguing it contradicts the austerity principles of the Fourth Transformation. The SCJN justified the acquisition for security reasons, but the Morena legislator stressed the need for consistency among public officials.