Tag: Colombia

Cannabis Legalization Clears Another Political Hurdle In Colombia

Written by Hazel Norman on April 3, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Colombia has served as ground zero for the Drug War in many ways over the course of multiple decades, largely due to the nation’s cocaine production. It is obviously no secret that Colombia has served...

Colombian Cannabis Exports Nearly Doubled Last Year

Written by Hazel Norman on February 7, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

The cannabis world is constantly evolving, particularly in recent years, and there’s no end to that trend in sight. It will be a long time before the dust from the international cannabis industry...

Medical Cannabis Products Now Covered By Government-Funded Health Insurance In Colombia

Written by Hazel Norman on January 8, 2023. Posted in Policy.

In 2022 Colombia’s Health Ministry approved the expansion of health insurance coverage of certain medical procedures and medications, including expansion to cover some medical cannabis products....

Cannabis Legalization Bill Approved By Colombia’s Senate

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

Colombia is home to one of the most favorable climates on earth when it comes to cannabis cultivation. Whereas in other areas the cannabis plant requires supplemental lighting and a buffet of nutrients,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...