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Uruguay's Cannabis Industry Struggles Amid Export Barriers, Price Drops
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 7:23pm | 772Uruguay, the first country in the world to legalize adult-use marijuana in 2013, initially made headlines as a pioneer in cannabis regulation. However, despite early momentum, the industry now faces significant hurdles in export growth, driven by low prices, international trade restrictions and...
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Cannabis Legalization In Venezuela: Can Maduro Follow Colombia's Lead Amid Political Upheaval And Election Fraud Allegations?
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 9:02am | 938Will cannabis legalization ever be possible in Venezuela? Amid its recent controversial presidential elections, this question invites us to consider the potential benefits of such a change. With rising concerns about electoral fraud and ongoing economic turmoil under President Nicolás Maduro...
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Brazil's Supreme Court Decriminalizes Cannabis Possession For Personal Use
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 10:05pm | 665In a landmark ruling late Tuesday, Brazil's Supreme Court voted to decriminalize the possession of cannabis for personal use, marking a significant shift in the nation’s drug policy. This decision, which addresses the application of Article 28 of the Drug Law from 2006, aims to differentiate...
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Cannapharmarx Partners With ICAN To Expand Cannabis Distribution In Latin America
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 10:48am | 371Cannapharmarx Inc (OTCPK: CPMD) has entered into a multi-year supply agreement with ICAN Green S.A. de C.V., part of ICAN Investing Group LLC. This partnership aims to establish a robust distribution network across Latin America, with a keen focus on Mexico and Panama. CannaPharmaRx, recognized for...
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Latin America's Cannabis Industry Boom: Why Red Tape Could Stifle Growth
Monday, November 6, 2023 - 12:16pm | 540The legal cannabis industry in Latin America is projected to grow from US$33.9 billion in 2023 to US$44.8 billion by 2025. However, according to a recent article by Bloomberg Línea, a labyrinth of regulatory inconsistencies and bureaucratic roadblocks threaten to impede progress. Region’s...
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HempMeds' Latin American Operations Hit Record Revenue Month In June, Up By 84% From May
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 - 10:38am | 445Cannabis company Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA) reported Tuesday that the Latin American operations of its subsidiary HempMeds had a record revenue month in June. HempMeds' revenue jumped 84% in June from May in Latin America, or 12% when compared to the same...