Colombian Senate rejects cannabis legalization bill
On June 20, the Senate in Colombia officially rejected a measure that would have allowed the sale of recreational cannabis. By a vote of 43 to 47, the bill did not pass the necessa
Colombian senators approve cannabis legalization bill
A bill legalizing cannabis in Colombia passed the Senate on Tuesday. Ending the war on cannabis is primarily about stopping organized crime and illegal activities and tackling over
Colombian Chamber of Representatives passes law legalizing cannabis
On May 8th, the Colombian Chamber of Representatives passed a law legalizing cannabis. In the sixth of eight discussions, the bill passed by a vote of 98 to 57. In Colombia, legisl
The world is struggling to get its hands on Colombian spooky cannabis strains
The seizure of cannabis shipments off Venezuela’s coast and border with Colombia underscores the country’s importance as a crucial conduit for a particular Colombian ca
Cannabis legalization bill approved by Colombian Senate
Senators in Colombia have gathered many times over the past few weeks to discuss amending the constitution to legalize cannabis. On December 6, the amendment passed by a vote of 56
Colombian President Urges UN to End War on Drugs
Gustavo Petro, the newly elected president of Colombia, attended the United Nations meeting on Tuesday and made clear his stance on the issue of marijuana and drugs. He called on t
Colombian President Discusses Freeing Cannabis Prisoners and Legally Exporting the Drug
Gustavo Petro, the newly elected president of Colombia, talks about the possible legalization of cannabis in his first weeks in office. At a summit with the country’s mayors
In his inaugural speech, the newly elected Colombian President calls for a war on drugs and asks for US support
In his inaugural address, Columbia President-elect Gustavo Petro vowed to take his country in a new direction and prevent punitive drug policies that have led to increased deaths a