Technically it’s a part of North America, but whether considered North America, South America or Central America, the Americas in general sure got greener when Panama legalized medical cannabis late last month.
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Cannabis laws in Panama
Panama isn’t a country with a whole lot written on it in the press concerning its cannabis laws, and drug laws in general. One thing to remember about Panama, is that it’s located at the southern tip of Central America, next to Colombia, and is therefore a main point for the trafficking of cocaine. For that reason, Panama has had, and still does have, lots of issues with drug violence. Possibly directly because of this, drug crimes are taken seriously in the country, and even small amounts can warrant heavy punishments.
A person can be arrested simply for being with another person who is using drugs. Prison sentences for drug charges can go up to 15 years, depending on the specifics of the crime, and the judicial process is slow, with it often taking as long as two years before getting in front of a judge for sentencing. Check points can often be seen on intercity highways to catch drug users and traffickers, particularly on the weekends. Having said all this, laws concerning small-time cannabis crimes are often not enforced, and the general public is accepting of cannabis use.
Prior to recent changes, the production, sale, possession, and use of cannabis for either medical or recreational purposes, was 100% illegal. Change started in 2016 when President Juan Carlos Varela signed legislation opening the door for a future medical market. This did not actually legalize it in any way, but now five years later, that law has been used to enact new legislation.