current status of marijuana in Zihua ?
by Casa Juan 
, Sunday, September 17, 2023, 13:51 (15 days ago)
A friend asked me about the current status of possession of small amounts of marijuana in Zihua.
for example are the local policia arresting or attempting to fine individuals for small amounts when they are not driving a vehicle?
What is the situation with customs at the Zihua airport should small amounts be found on a passenger s person or in their lugggage?
Gracias
current status of marijuana in Zihua ?
by ZihuaRob 
, Zihuatanejo, México, Monday, September 18, 2023, 07:39 (14 days ago) @ Casa Juan
A friend asked me about the current status of possession of small amounts of marijuana in Zihua.
for example are the local policia arresting or attempting to fine individuals for small amounts when they are not driving a vehicle?
What is the situation with customs at the Zihua airport should small amounts be found on a passenger s person or in their lugggage?
Gracias
Local police don't know the law. If they catch you with pot, be prepared to get roughed up, extorted, and thrown in jail.
current status of marijuana in Zihua ?
by Oeste Hermoso , Zihuatanejo, Monday, September 18, 2023, 07:47 (14 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
edited by Oeste Hermoso, Monday, September 18, 2023, 08:12
Happened to a friend of mine a couple of months ago. Jailed overnight and fined. I cannot vouch for the content in this link but https://www.mexicanist.com/l/heres-why-cannabis-still-isnt-legal-in-mexico/#:~:text=Mexico%27s%20most%20recent%20change%20in,a%20prescription%20and...
This from Wikipedia is probably the best answer.
On June 28, 2021, the Supreme Court voted 8–3 to legalize adult use marijuana under Mexican law. However, state and federal penal laws remain in place, pending action by the Mexican Congress to clean up inconsistencies and remove penal language. No legal structure has been put into place allowing for legal sale of marijuana, nor are there provisions for commercial growth and production. Meanwhile, those incarcerated for sale or possession have no path to release. All these await legislative action to bring Mexico's laws into alignment with the Supreme Court rulings. Unlike in the US, a Supreme Court ruling does not automatically invalidate all existing laws. Congress has had years to act, but has not yet done so successfully.
Of course smoking in public places is prohibited in Mexico ???????? as it is in most places in Canada so smoking on a street corner or in an alley in both countries gives the pohlease cause to check you out. 
current status of marijuana in Zihua ?
by Casa Juan , Monday, September 18, 2023, 11:17 (14 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
Good to know.
current status of marijuana in Zihua ?
Couple of thoughts on the original question.
why would a person try bringing a small amount of pot into a country where legality is of question. Those dogs walking around on long leashes in departure or customs areas are not therapy dogs for your anxiety of flying.
I have spent enough time here in Zihuatanejo to know it is here and available, you smell people burning it on the streets but if there is shop that sells it I have not seen it.
Earlier in my trips here I would find someone that would sell me what I wanted, cost was not that much but from what I was was used to, it was poor or quality, not dried well but it was something to smoke, Living in the Kootenays I always access to better quality and I grew my own.
A few years ago after spending more time in the off season I was fortunate to make friends here that have become part of my life. One in particular has shared thoughts with me about buying pot on the street or shopping for it. If you want some tell me and I will get that you want but don't go asking around, By then I had a few people I would spend time with, been part of family celebrations, meeting parents and grandchildren, even had people come to Canada to visit. It has become a big part of my life.
Anyways the message that had real affect on my buying pot here is "if you are asking people for marijuana here you are part of the problem" nobody does anything without someone else knowing about it.
When I am here I give my lungs a break, after a month here I get home and give my liver a break.
But I sleep way better at home with a couple of hoots in th evening
current status of marijuana in Zihua ?
by Casa Juan , Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 09:37 (13 days ago) @ Paulcbk
your message underscores the basis for my original post.
