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In 2013, Uruguay made history when it became the first country in the world to legalise and regulate the production of cannabis. Nine years on, only 27% of people who acquire the drug do so legally, according to a new study.
Legal marijuana, but Uruguayans still prefer black market
Uruguay was a pioneer in the legalization of recreational cannabis use, a move that helped to push many drug traffickers out of the domestic market.
Uruguay was a pioneer in the legalization of recreational cannabis use, a move that helped to push many drug traffickers out of the domestic market.
In 2013, Uruguay made history when it became the first country in the world to legalise and regulate the production of cannabis. Nine years on, only 27% of people who acquire the drug do so legally, according to a new study.