Fernanda de la Figuera (Madrid, October 20, 1943 - Zaragoza, April 24, 2022) was an activist for the legalization of cannabis in Spain. In the Spanish pro-cannabis social movements, she received the affectionate nickname of "Abuela Marijuana" (the "Marijuana Grandma"), and was considered one of the most veteran and recognized anti-prohibitionist activists in Europe.[1]
In 1995, de la Figuera was the first "legal" cannabis grower in Spain thanks to a ruling in her favor by a judge allowing her to self-consume cannabis.[2]
Established in Malaga for most of her life, she co-founded several organization and was involved with several of Spain's cannabis political parties.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Muere la 'Abuela Marihuana', la activista más veterana de España por la regulación del cannabis". www.publico.es. 2022-04-25. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ Carreres, Alba (2019-11-07). "Spain's Legendary 'Weed Granny' Is Facing Jail Time". Vice. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ Weinberg, Bill; Now, Cannabis (2020-02-18). "Spain's 'Grandma Marijuana' Fights the Power". Cannabis Now. Retrieved 2024-01-30.