Medical Cannabis And Legal Cocaine: The Unusual Permit That Puts Border Laws In Check
Article via El Planteo
Piero Liebman has a clear goal: to prove that access to medical cannabis should be a universal right, transcending borders. On his relentless mission, he has traveled across countries in Europe and Latin America, armed with proper documentation and a powerful message. Along the way, he has encountered surprising curiosities, like a permit in Paraguay that also included cocaine, and complex challenges such as the journey of Tierra del Fuego (an Argentine province) residents navigating through Chile.
These experiences not only reflect the progress in medical cannabis regulations but also highlight the contradictions and challenges that still persist in the region.
Paraguay And Legal Cocaine: A Surprising Authorization
One of the most unexpected moments of Piero’s journey occurred in Paraguay. There, the National Directorate of Health Surveillance (DINAVISA) granted him a permit that, in addition to allowing the entry of 10 grams of medical cannabis, also included 2 grams of opioids and 2 grams of cocaine. According to DINAVISA, this authorization was due to a condition of “addiction.” While Piero did not use the permit to transport the other substances, this case …