Colombia

A mysterious metallic sphere that reportedly fell from the sky near Buga, Colombia, in March has captured global attention, with some speculating it could be of extraterrestrial origin. The orb, seen floating erratically before crashing, is now being studied by researchers in Mexico. What Happened...

Digital bank company Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU) could show its continued growth in Latin America when the company reports first-quarter financial results after market close on Tuesday. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect the company to report first-quarter revenue of $3.14 billion, up from $2.74 billion...

Americans' coffee addiction is about to get a lot more expensive. With 66% of the population drinking coffee daily and an average intake of 2-3 cups per person, the U.S. is the world’s largest coffee market. Yet, a fresh jolt of bad news is hitting consumers: coffee prices have surged to...

President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of imposing 50% tariffs on Colombian imports after reaching an agreement with Colombia on accepting deportees, marking a swift resolution to a diplomatic standoff that had rattled commodity markets. What Happened: According to a White House statement...

Warren Buffett just gained greater exposure to the burgeoning digital bank sector in Africa and Asia. What Happened: Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU) — backed by Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) — led a new funding round for Singapore-based Tyme Group. Tyme specializes in building...

Article via El Planteo The Colombian Ministry of Justice has unveiled a draft decree poised to reshape the regulation of coca and poppy crops within the country. This new framework proposes that these plants be utilized for medical, scientific and industrial purposes, marking a potential shift in...

Article via El Planteo Colombia is on the verge of transforming its medical cannabis market with a new decree that will allow the sale of dry cannabis flower locally, benefiting both companies and patients. However, while the decree is believed to protect small producers, it actually favors micro...

Article via El Planteo Colombia may be on the verge of taking a crucial step in regulating medical cannabis with a new draft decree that would allow the sale of dry cannabis flower. However, Efraín López, director of Árpez Company and former official at the Ministry of Justice stresses that no...

Colombia is nearing the establishment of a regulatory framework for psychedelics as part of its broader drug policy reform efforts. Following years of violence driven by powerful cartels and the U.S.-led War on Drugs, the country seeks a new direction, shifting from prohibition to policies centered...

By Pablo Fazio The process of regulating cannabis has been complex and varied, with advances and setbacks occurring in different regions around the world. While much of the global attention is focused on the United States, where the rescheduling of cannabis dominates headlines, the situation in...

Canadian junior miner Collective Mining (AMEX:CNL) is expanding its Guayabales project in Caldas, Colombia. The latest drilling results revealed a connection between two prospective gold deposits. These findings show the Apollo and Olympus deposits merge into an extensive mineralized system...

Argentina clinched its third consecutive major title with a hard-fought extra-time victory over Colombia in the Copa América final at the Hard Rock Stadium. The 1-0 win, courtesy of a late goal by Lautaro Martinez, ended Colombia’s impressive 28-match unbeaten streak and handed Argentina its...

Editor's Note: A prior version of this article was erroneously attributed to a different author. The article was written by Mattha Busby and originally published on DoubleBlind Mag. The article has been updated to reflect the appropriate byline and full content of the original...

By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo Colombian Senator Clara López, an advocate for the legalization of certain drugs in Colombia, recently shared her personal experiences with various substances during an interview on the show Desnúdate con Eva. Known for her vocal support of...

By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of Colombia has launched a program aimed at capitalizing on the potential of the cannabis and hemp industry for the production of a wide range of products, including agricultural bio-inputs and medicinal products...