Industry update Mexico’s lower house approves recreational marijuana bill Critics say the proposed law treats cannabis users like they have substance use issues because it requires them to register with the government Natalia Buendia CalvilloMarch 10, 2021
Health and Safety Mexican university launches country’s first international medical cannabis diploma In an effort to educate doctors and improve patient access, Khiron Life Sciences and Tecnológico de Monterrey have teamed up to launch the program Natalia Buendia CalvilloFebruary 24, 2021
International Will Mexico’s medical cannabis laws help or hurt public safety? Legislation approved last week establishes a framework for medical use, but activists are worried it favours business and government power over patients Natalia Buendia CalvilloJanuary 21, 2021
Analysis What happened to Canada’s ibogaine clinics? Following a surge of interest, ibogaine therapy in the country disappeared. But recent signs show regulators are warming to the promising plant Suzannah WeissDecember 23, 2020
Analysis On the brink of legalizing weed, Mexico’s regulated market not expected until 2022 Even if Mexico's cannabis bill passes by a Dec. 15 deadline, business licensing isn't expected for at least 18 months Jared GnamDecember 8, 2020
COVID-19 Ikänik Farms-led study suggests cannabis oil slows coronavirus replication Initial lab results showed Ikänik's registered genetics inhibited the replication cycle of Covid-19 by 62.5% Jared GnamAugust 26, 2020
COVID-19 Ikänik Farms to aid Covid-19 research with first import of pharmaceutical cannabis to Mexico California-based firm assists new research on how cannabis affects the replication cycle of the novel coronavirus Jared GnamJuly 20, 2020
The weed wire Ikänik Farms makes first pharmaceutical cannabis oil sale in Colombia California cannabis company expands global operations with six sales in Colombia Jared GnamJuly 7, 2020
The weed wire Ikänik Farms to make first legal cannabis imports in Mexico California-based global weed operator gains first-mover advantage in Mexico with D9C acquisition Jared GnamJuly 2, 2020
COVID-19 Illinois will help drive global weed sales to US$47 billion by 2025: BDSA Data firm forecasts a looming global recession and Illinois' surging legal weed market will spur US cannabis reform Jared GnamMay 5, 2020