In 2019, the Medical Cannabis Law was approved for a single disease. Patricia Bullrich, Minister of Security, announced the elimination of at least 300,000 permits from the REPROCANN medical cannabis program, which fights against drug trafficking. Various organizations criticized this measure.
In statements to Todo Noticias, Bullrich mentioned that a team was coordinated with the Minister of Health to review the permits and stated that they would be revoked. This generated concern since, according to a legal advisor, it could lead to the criminal prosecution of those who depend on medical cannabis to improve their quality of life.
On the other hand, Perla Peralta from Evolución Verde argued that self-cultivation goes against drug trafficking and that the minister is misinforming by mixing issues. She also pointed out that during the previous administration, permits were granted to grow marijuana and sell homemade remedies not approved by ANMAT.
In light of this announcement, various organizations and patients with different conditions expressed their concern. Laura Caldentey, co-founder of Medical Cannabis Río Negro and Neuquén, pointed out that the current permits are already regulated by law and that REPROCANN is not accurately reflected by the authorities.
REPROCANN is a database to register individuals who meet the conditions to access controlled cannabis cultivation for medical purposes. The situation has generated criticism and a call to restart the process, as the current law does not seem to be applied correctly.
