Uruguay Cannabis

Uruguay, 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...

Portugal Approves New Drug Law, Personal Cannabis Consumption Expanded The Portuguese government recently greenlighted the final version of the new drug law, reported Business of Cannabis, which includes expansion in terms of personal consumption of cannabis. The law no longer views...

Canadian Company Can Sell Its Stash To Stay Afloat Tantalus Labs Ltd. received permission from a British Columbia Supreme Court to sell over 1,200 kilograms of marijuana (its remaining stock of cannabis flower). The decision comes after Canada Revenue Agency denied Tantalus’ excise tax...

Weed, art, food, live music, and friends. The perfect combo has materialized in Uruguay, as two of the top high-end brands in cannabis have partnered up to create a unique retail experience in the first country in the world to legalize adult-use cannabis. Kaya Herb House - Courtesy Photo Greenlane...

By Hernán Panessi, originally published on El Planteo. On December 10, 2013, Uruguay passed a bill regulating the production and commercialization of medicinal cannabis.  With this precedent set, North American Jordan Lewis took his experience from Aspen, Colorado, to Colonia, Uruguay....

In an effort to expand across Latin America, Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (OTCQX: KHRNF) recently partnered with e-commerce company Rappi to launch and distribute a line of CBD products to Uruguay and Costa Rica. Khiron CEO Alvaro Torres told Benzinga the...

Uruguay Can, a cannabis company operating in the South American country of Uruguay, this week released a new platform built on æternity, a decentralized and scalable blockchain. The new platform allows for complete traceability in the cultivation of medical cannabis, from what the company...

YVY Life Sciences, a cannabis wellness company based in Uruguay, announced a oversubscribed $1.5 million seed round led by Facundo Garreton, who joins the team as a strategic partner. The round includes smaller investments from a number of strategic advisors, and leaders from other industries such...