Colombia’s Senate Sinks The Proposal To Legalize Cannabis Once Again
The Colombian Senate has, once again, rejected the proposed legislation aimed to legalize adult-use cannabis in the country.
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Colombia’s Cannabis Farmers Want Out Of The Shadows. Will The Government Ever Legalize Their Harvest?
On a recent Friday morning, about 200 coca and marijuana farmers gathered in the small town of Cajibio, southwestern Colombia, to hear the government out. Colombian’s government was still licking its wounds after an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana had sunk in Congress less than 10 days before. At the meeting, officials from the JusticeRead More
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Cannabis Companies in Colombia
As cannabis businesses in North America attempt to navigate the imminent recession, Colombia’s largest cannabis operators are sharing comments of tranquility in the midst of global market turmoil.
Canada’s Marijuana Industry Looks Abroad for Growth
Countries like Spain, Italy, and Colombia are likely the next growth opportunities for Canadian cannabis companies after a flurry of consolidation at home.
Colombia Fully Legalizes Medical Marijuana
Colombia’s president has signed a decree fully legalising medical marijuana in a shift away from preventing drug crop production.
Global Marijuana Marches Set for Tomorrow
For more than 30 years, marijuana fans and legalization supporters have marched on the first weekend in May in support of the cause. Despite legalization having occurred in Uruguay and the US states of Colorado and Washington, this year is no different.
Colombia’s President Combatting Insurgency with Drug Law Reform
CANNABIS CULTURE - It's easy for retired generals and past presidents to come out against prohibition once they've left office; once away from the pressures of the profiteers and champions of the drug-war, there is less stress in confessing the conspicuous.
Obama Refuses to Back Growing Call for Drug Legalization to Stem Spreading Violence in Latin America
While the presidents of Guatemala, Colombia, Costa Rica and El Salvador have voiced support for an end to the drug war, President Obama rejected their calls for drug legalization during high-level talks at the Summit of the Americas in Colombia.
Colombia to Enact Drug Decriminalization
The government of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos is preparing legislation that will set "personal dose" amounts for drugs that will allow for their possession without the possibility of arrest or prosecution, the Bogota newspaper El Tiempo reported Tuesday. The decriminalization legislation could be presented as early this week, the newspaper said in its exclusive report.
Colombian President Calls for Legalization of Marijuana
Juan Manuel Santos, the Colombian president, has called for the global legalisation of marijuana to help combat the trafficking of harder drugs and related violence.
