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Cannabis — ProhibitedLATAM

Venezuela

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

Venezuela prohibits cannabis under its Organic Law on Drugs (Ley Organica de Drogas), which imposes severe penalties for trafficking while providing some provisions for treatment of users. The ongoing political and economic crisis has complicated drug enforcement, and Venezuela remains a significant transit country for narcotics in the region.

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Regulator
Oficina Nacional Antidrogas
Key Legislation
Ley Organica de Drogas
Year Legalized
N/A
Program Size
N/A — Prohibited

Key Facts

  • The 2010 Organic Law on Drugs distinguishes between drug users and traffickers, with users potentially directed to treatment programs while traffickers face 15 to 25 years imprisonment
  • The Oficina Nacional Antidrogas (ONA) is the primary anti-narcotics agency, responsible for coordinating drug enforcement and prevention programs across Venezuela
  • Venezuela's ongoing political and economic crisis has severely weakened institutional drug enforcement capacity, leading to increased trafficking activity through the country
  • Cannabis cultivation occurs in rural areas, though cocaine trafficking from Colombia through Venezuelan territory remains the dominant narcotics concern for authorities
  • The Venezuelan government expelled the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in 2005, significantly reducing international cooperation on drug enforcement

Key Legislation

Ley Organica de Drogas (Organic Law on Drugs, 2010)

Regulatory Body

Oficina Nacional Antidrogas (ONA) and Ministry of Interior

Country Info
ISO Code
VE
Region
LATAM
Tier
Tier 4 — Prohibited
Status
Cannabis — Prohibited
Sources
Oficina Nacional Antidrogas (ONA)
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.