Colombia
Colombia Nearly Legalizes Cannabis, But Falls Short in Final Vote
An adult use bill advanced farther than ever before. But opposition to reforms, and to the president, led to a seven-vote gap.
Is Colombia Close to Overturning Cannabis Prohibition? A Bill Inches Ahead
With a new Congress and a new president, an adult use bill is advancing that could flip the switch by June if not sooner.
Colombia: A New President Could Jump-Start Cannabis
The industry will be seen as a player in the economy—and likely legalized—after President-elect Gustavo Petro takes office on August 7.
With Exports, Colombia Aims to “Play Big” in the Global Cannabis Industry
President Iván Duque issued a decree to lift a ban on cannabis flower exports, five years after medical cannabis became legal, and the industry sees opportunity.
Colombia: Lawmakers Reject Adult-Use Cannabis Bill
Supporters of the bill argued that cannabis regulation is an alternative to the failed war on drugs, while opponents focused on the potential negative health effects.
Latin America: Can Cannabis Mitigate the Economic Devastation of the Pandemic?
Lawmakers in hard-hit Colombia, Mexico, and Paraguay see big benefits if leaders don’t tarry.
Colombia: Global Expectations, But Not For the Small Farmer
Many small farmers here would like to grow cannabis legally, but a rigid bureaucracy and stiff financial requirements are fencing them out.
Colombia: A Serious Push for Adult-Use Cannabis
Adults can currently possess up to 20 grams of cannabis for personal use, but they have no legal means to obtain it. A new bill seeks to fix that discrepancy.
Colombia: Medical Cannabis May Get a Boost—and “a Little Squeeze”
Amid mounting licensing delays, the government aims to make the country more business-friendly, while maintaining its resolve not to become a mere source for raw material, and to protect smaller cultivators.
“Investments That Generate Hope”: Inside Colombia’s Canadian Cannabis Boom
The nation has seen an influx of investment from Canadian cannabis companies, set in motion by its previous president. Will a new administration keep the momentum?
