The legal status of coca leaves in Mexico is a complex and nuanced issue, intertwined with the plant's long-standing cultural significance.

While the recreational use of cocaine, the refined product derived from coca leaves, remains illegal in Mexico, the leaves themselves occupy a more ambiguous legal space.

Historically, coca leaves have been an integral part of indigenous cultures in the Andean region, including parts of Mexico.

For centuries, these leaves have been chewed or brewed into tea, used in traditional medicine, and incorporated into various cultural and religious practices.

This traditional use of the leaves is often viewed through a different lens than the recreational drug trade. - https://mexicofocusguide.com/blog/are-coca-leaves-legal-in-mexico/?unique_id_8pulzgrm

Exploring the Legal Landscape and Cultural Importance of Coca Leaves in Mexico