New President of Ecuador Makes Drug Possession Illegal Again
Why it matters: Ecuador's newly-elected president, Daniel Noboa, has reversed a decade-old drug possession law and implemented a zero-tolerance policy. ...
Tag: South America
Pablo Escobar’s Hippos Have Been Running Amok So Colombia Is Going To Kill, Sterilize Some
Why it matters: The article highlights the issue of invasive species and the challenges they pose to ecosystems and communities. ...
New Research Paper Showcases History of Cannabis Use, Including Necromancy
Why it matters: This article explores the historical use of cannabis and its versatility. It highlights its use for various ...
Bitcoin Mining Farm Discovered During Chile Drug Raid
Why it matters: - The article highlights the connection between organized crime and cryptocurrency in Chile, with the discovery of ...
Colombia Breaks Coca Cultivation Record, UN Report Finds
Why it matters: Colombia has set a new record for cultivating the coca leaf and producing cocaine, according to a ...
Cannabeginners: How To Legally Use Cannabis in Chile
Why it matters: Chile has a long history of hemp and cannabis cultivation and has legalized medical cannabis, making it ...
Uruguay’s Historic Legalization: Six Years, And More Than 10 Million Grams Later
Why it matters: This article highlights the success of Uruguay's legal recreational cannabis program, which has been in place for ...
Report Highlights How Cocaine Trade Has Swarmed Peru’s Indigenous Territory
Why it matters: This article highlights the impact of Peru's growing cocaine trade on the country's Indigenous people. The lack ...
Colombia Senate Rejects Cannabis Legalization Bill
Why it matters: The Colombian Senate rejected a bill that would have legalized recreational cannabis sales. Although the bill made ...
Researchers Find CBD-Like Compound in South American Shrub
Why it matters: A new CBD-like compound has been found in a plant species native to Brazil and other South ...
Colombia Chamber of Representatives Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill
Why it matters: Colombia's Chamber of Representatives passed a cannabis legalization bill in an important step towards legalizing cannabis for ...
