Legal status of marijuana in Guatemala

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN GUATEMALA
The production, sale and possession of any form of medicinal marijuana products are illegal in Guatemala.
RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN GUATEMALA
The cultivation, sale, and possession of cannabis for recreational purposes are illegal in Guatemala.
Cannabis in Guatemala is very common, but illegal. In 2016 a proposal was denied for the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana.
Any form of possession of cannabis is illegal in Guatemala and can lead to severe penalties.
We are not aware of any possible law changes in the (near) future in Guatemala regarding medical and/or recreational cannabis.