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Cannabis — ProhibitedLATAM

Guatemala

Medical cannabis is prohibited in Guatemala. Severe criminal penalties may apply for possession, use, or trafficking.

Guatemala prohibits cannabis under its Law Against Narcotics Activity, which imposes significant criminal penalties for possession, cultivation, and trafficking. As a Central American transit country for drug trafficking, Guatemala maintains strict anti-drug policies despite some civil society calls for reform.

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Regulator
Comision Contra las Adicciones y el Trafico Ilicito de Drogas
Key Legislation
Law Against Narcotics Activity
Year Legalized
N/A
Program Size
N/A — Prohibited

Key Facts

  • Cannabis possession for personal use can result in 4 months to 1 year of imprisonment under the Law Against Narcotics Activity
  • Trafficking and commercial sale of cannabis carry penalties of 12 to 20 years imprisonment and substantial fines
  • Guatemala is a transit country for drug trafficking between South and North America, which influences its strict anti-drug stance
  • Former President Otto Perez Molina proposed drug legalization as a policy discussion in 2012, but no legislation was enacted
  • Indigenous and rural communities have some traditional uses of cannabis, but these receive no legal recognition or protection

Key Legislation

Law Against Narcotics Activity (Decree 48-92, amended)

Regulatory Body

Comision Contra las Adicciones y el Trafico Ilicito de Drogas (CCATID) / Ministry of Public Health

Country Info
ISO Code
GT
Region
LATAM
Tier
Tier 4 — Prohibited
Status
Cannabis — Prohibited
Sources
CCATID - Government of Guatemala
Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.