Chilean president enacts «anti-narco law» authorizing self-cultivation of cannabis for medical use

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has signed into law a new anti-drug trafficking bill aimed at preventing money laundering, to promote the legalization of medical cannabis for personal use, and to strengthen sanctions against those who supply drugs or weapons to children and adolescents.

The overall thrust of the law is to improve the prosecution of organized crime and regulate the destination of seized assets. More specifically, the aim is to stem the rise in homicides and curb organized crime as much as possible, in order to reclaim neighborhoods taken over by drug traffickers.

Insecurity is one of the main concerns of Chilean citizens. According to Telam, President Boric will work to «ensure peace and security».

«Chile will finally have a law that strengthens the prosecution of drug trafficking and organized crime, preventing these organizations and their members from enriching themselves by committing crimes,» he declared.

Chile, against drug trafficking and in favor of cannabis growers

The new «anti-drug trafficking law» is at the top of the public security legislative agenda. It is presented by the Chilean Executive and Parliament as a response to the country's current crisis.

«This is another step forward in our head-on fight against crime,» said Boric. He also pointed out that in Chile, the cultivation of medical cannabis is officially authorized. This cultivation must be prescribed by a doctor and reserved for personal use.

«I want the whole of society and the people listening to know that this is a further boost in the frontal fight we are giving against crime«, said Boric.

«We will remain firmer than ever with the aim of bringing peace of mind and security to the millions of Chilean men and women who inhabit our homeland,» concluded the President.

Medical cannabis has been legal here since 2015, and patients can be prescribed cannabis-based medicines by their doctor for certain pathologies.