Mexican lawmakers approve use of medical marijuana
Mexico's Lower House of Congress on Friday passed a bill to legalise the use of marijuana for medical and scientific needs. The bill, which was passed with a 371-7 vote, classifies the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, as "therapeutic". It was earlier passed by the Senate in December and will now be sent to President Enrique Pena Nieto for approval.