International With newly elected legislature, more delays expected in passing Mexico’s cannabis law While talks could resume in September, a new cast of lawmakers might delay progress. Meanwhile, legal confusion persists among citizens Natalia Buendia CalvilloAugust 9, 2021
International Peru allows medical cannabis cultivation by patient associations Only registered patients can form associations able to get a licence to grow, process, transport and store weed for medical purposes Kathryn TindaleAugust 6, 2021
International Puerto Rico protects medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination But the protections don't apply if the use of medical pot interferes with an employee’s performance or exposes employers to certain risks Kathryn TindaleAugust 3, 2021
Canada Canadians warming up to community pot shops, survey shows 40% of Canadians say they support brick-and-mortar weed stores Kathryn TindaleAugust 3, 2021
Canada Nearly $8M of cannabis, Health Canada licences seized in Ontario raid OPP says the 'equivalent of four full dump trucks' of cannabis plants were apprehended Kathryn TindaleJuly 29, 2021
International Colombia begins process to regulate export of medical cannabis flower The country's president says he wants to open up international trade to make Colombia a global industry leader in cannabis Natalia Buendia CalvilloJuly 27, 2021
Cannabis Scientists discover world’s most ancient weed An international team of scientists discovered that all modern-day pot evolved from 'basal cannabis', first smoked in ancient China more than 12,000 years ago Natalia Buendia CalvilloJuly 26, 2021
Canada Ontario’s regulator suggests allowing in-store cannabis promotions The rule changes outline under which circumstances inducements would be allowed, and more detailed tracking requirements Nick LabaJuly 23, 2021
Legalization Amazon registers to lobby on cannabis reform Advocates are thrilled the importance of the MORE Act is being recognized and hope the company's support continues Kathryn TindaleJuly 21, 2021
Canada Victoria police issue misleading statement on cannabis edibles Following an incident where 5 children were sent to hospital, police warned the public but failed to mention the candies were illicit Nick LabaJuly 21, 2021