Alejandro Madrazo

The Mexican government's resistance to legalizing marijuana has taken a hit following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that could pave the way to lifting the nation's ban on pot.

Leftist Mexico City lawmakers proposed a measure on Thursday to legalize marijuana sales in the Mexican capital, building on a law allowing the possession of small amounts of pot throughout the country.

The Mexican government's resistance to legalizing marijuana has taken a hit following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that could pave the way to lifting the nation's ban on pot.

Leftist Mexico City lawmakers proposed a measure on Thursday to legalize marijuana sales in the Mexican capital, building on a law allowing the possession of small amounts of pot throughout the country.