Cannabis for medical purposes was legalized by the National Assembly of Ecuador in September 2019 by an 83 to 23 vote.
[citation needed] It is unclear as to whether this has changed due to removal of the Ecuadorian Drug Table.
[1] [2] Punishment for personal consumption is unclear as of November 24th 2023, it is however now illegal (recreationally) in any amount.
For example, if someone is charged with other marijuana-related offenses, such as murder or drug trafficking, they may still face up to 25 years in prison.
As a result, the number of marijuana cultivators is significantly lower than in other South American nations.