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Legalization Moves A Step Closer In Colombia

Written by Frank Schuler on November 27, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Colombia has served in many ways as ‘ground zero’ for the war on drugs over several decades, and while cocaine was largely the focus of eradication and enforcement efforts, cannabis has played a significant role in the South American country as well. Infamous cannabis smugglers in the...

President Of Colombia Applauds U.S. Cannabis Pardon Announcement

Written by Hazel Norman on October 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Last week United States President Joe Biden announced a plan to pardon people convicted of federal cannabis possession charges. It is estimated that the decision will affect roughly 6,500 people. One question that seems to be lingering out there is what happens to future federal cannabis enforcement...

Committee Approves Cannabis Regulation Measure In Colombia

Written by Frank Schuler on September 19, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

The cannabis industry is on the move at the global level, and there are few places on earth where that is as evident as in Colombia. The South American country is undergoing a transformation at a steady pace and taking its rightful spot as an international cannabis powerhouse. So far, Colombia’s...

63% Of Colombians Support A Sales Tax On Cannabis Products According To Survey

Written by Frank Schuler on September 3, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Colombia has served as ground zero for the war on drugs in many ways for many years, largely due to the nation’s cocaine industry. It is obviously no secret that Colombia has served as the world’s top source for cocaine for decades, with the United States being a particularly popular market...

Colombian President Considers Removing License Prerequisite For Cannabis Cultivation

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 15, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Newly sworn-in President Gustavo Petro is on the cusp of a revolutionary new national stance on cannabis cultivation – namely removing the requirement of licenses for the same Gustavo Petro, the newly sworn-in, left-leaning President of Colombia, has made clear that ending the drug war will...

Push For Adult-Use Legalization Gains Momentum In Colombia

Written by Johnny Green on July 30, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Colombia is not new to the international cannabis scene. For many decades Colombian cannabis has served as a top source for cannabis consumers around the world, albeit in an unregulated fashion. The South American country is most associated with a different intoxicating substance, cocaine, however,...

Colombian Government Passes CBD Regulation

Written by Marguerite Arnold on February 22, 2022. Posted in Business, Politics.

Regulation 227 aims to make the country’s cannabis industry more competitive by allowing the export of dried flower and other CBD based products Colombia is positioning itself as a comer in the global cannabis market. The latest move, allowing GACP certified CBD producers to export their product...

First Patients In Colombia Receive Domestically Cultivated Medical Cannabis

Written by Johnny Green on March 30, 2020. Posted in Medical.

The South American nation of Colombia has cultivated cannabis for many, many years. A lot of that cannabis was exported illegally to international markets. While that is presumably still the case to some extent, the cannabis scene is evolving rapidly in Colombia. A legal cannabis industry is emerging...

Technology Will Revolutionize Colombia’s Cannabis Industry

Written by Johnny Green on December 8, 2019. Posted in Business.

Colombia’s cannabis industry is expanding at a slow but steady pace. Colombia has served as an unregulated source for cannabis for many decades and is in the process of transitioning to a legal cannabis industry. The South American nation is home to a climate that is ideal for cannabis cultivation....

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