VOICED : Uruguay el primer pais en vender marihuana estatal

Uruguay has initiated the sale of recreational cannabis in pharmacies, a first-of-its-kind state-controlled system. The government released a list of participating pharmacies, marking the start of this experimental approach. Sales are limited to 40 grams per month per person, with a price of approximately $1.30 per gram. The initiative aims to regulate cannabis use and combat narcotraffic. The law, part of a broader cannabis regulation strategy, was approved in 2013. Currently, about 160,000 people consume cannabis in Uruguay, a country with a population of 3.4 million.

What is unique about Uruguay's approach to selling recreational marijuana?

• It is only available online.

• It is sold in supermarkets.

• It is controlled by private companies.

• It is the first state-controlled system in the world.

Why doesn't the marijuana sale cover the entire territory of Uruguay?

• No agreements with large pharmaceutical companies.

• Legal restrictions.

• Lack of demand.

• Insufficient production.

How do registered buyers purchase cannabis in Uruguay?

• With cash only.

• By showing a passport.

• Using a special card.

• Through fingerprint identification.

What is the maximum amount of cannabis a registered buyer can purchase per month?

• 50 grams

• 40 grams

• 30 grams

• 20 grams

When was the Cannabis Regulation Law approved in Uruguay?

• 2010

• 2018

• 2013

• 2015