Leave it to Colombia’s president to turn a drug policy speech into a full-blown philosophy lecture.Speaking at the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, Gustavo Petro delivered a blunt critique of global drug policy—and dropped a line that quickly grabbed headlines: “Weed was for protest, cocaine is the drug of capital.”Petro argued that the history of cannabis … [Read more...] about Colombia’s President Just Compared Weed, Cocaine, and Capitalism — Because Why Not
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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. The proposed legislation faced a setback in the Senate on December 12 during the plenary session in its attempt to regulate the adult use and commercialization of cannabis. During the plenary session, a proposal to archive the bill submitted by Senator … [Read more...] about Colombia’s Senate Sinks The Proposal To Legalize Cannabis Once Again
Colombia Touts Major Increase in Cannabis Exports
The marijuana trade is thriving in Colombia. The South American country announced last month that its cannabis exports increased 96% between November 2022 and January. “The amount was US$8.4 million, thanks to the sales of 13 companies from five departments to 14 countries. Argentina, Brazil, Australia, Switzerland, Israel, the United States and Germany were the main buyers,” … [Read more...] about Colombia Touts Major Increase in Cannabis Exports
