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GUZMAN CHAVEZ, Mauricio Genet. Interculturalidad en torno al uso del peyote. Un patrimonio biocultural en condición de ilegalidad. Alteridades [online]. 2017, vol.27, n.53, pp.95-106. ISSN 2448-850X.

Interculturality regarding the use of peyote. An Illegal Biocultural Patrimony. This paper establishes an alternative vision to the trendy discussions about the legalization of prohibited substances with psychoactive properties in Mexico. Itfocuses on the subject of peyote from an intercultural dimension and its relevance in the emerging religiousfield related to the traditions and rituals of American native origin. The objective is to generate an interdisciplinary debate that, beyond legalization, allows recognizing the heritage value (biological and cultural) of this plant.

Palabras llave : psychoactive substances; consumption; legalization; ceremonial context.

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