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Argentina
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESSOUTH AMERICA
Argentina is in South America. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Personal drug use decriminalized but possession still risky. Police corruption common.
DO NOT BRING
Drug trafficking · Tax evasion
Medications
4 entriesSubstances
4 entriesItems
4 entriesActivities
4 entriesDigital
4 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- There is no licensed retail cannabis market — only registered medical patients can access regulated supply.
- Cash withdrawal limits and currency controls apply to foreigners too, with the official-rate ATM ceiling well below daily costs.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Personal cannabis use is decriminalised by Supreme Court precedent (Arriola, 2009), but supply and cultivation remain criminal.
- Provincial police forces apply drug-stop discretion differently — Buenos Aires Federal District is more permissive than Mendoza or Salta.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.