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Uruguay exports largest-ever shipment of high-THC flower, but buyer remains a mystery

A shipment of medical cannabis exported from Uruguay in late 2019 to Europe is raising eyebrows, both about…

News May 21
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MJBizDaily webinar examines South American cannabis markets

The business opportunities in South America for cannabis companies are diverse, given that each country’s market is in…

News May 7
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Quality requirements a challenge for companies seeking to register medical cannabis products in Brazil

Brazil had no pending applications to register medical marijuana products as of the end of April, an indication…

News May 5
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Week in Review: Federal cannabis aid, California social equity, Brazil medical marijuana & more

Marijuana lobbyists and a group of lawmakers are continuing their fight to include cannabis-related businesses in coronavirus relief packages.…

News April 25
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Brazil approves first medical cannabis product under 2019 regulations

Brazil's health authorities authorized the first medical cannabis product registered under rules created in December 2019, marking an…

News April 23
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Deal between Clever Leaves, Canopy could be template for other cannabis firms

The Latin American subsidiary of Ontario-based Canopy Growth inked a supply deal with Clever Leaves in Colombia, mere days…

News April 22

Supply issues still hinder Uruguay recreational cannabis market growth

Just under 4,000 kilograms (8,800 pounds) of recreational marijuana was sold via Uruguay’s pharmacies since the program was…

News April 21
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Deadline to legalize marijuana in Mexico extended again

Mexico’s deadline to legalize cannabis has been extended to Dec. 15. The Supreme Court accepted a request from…

News April 18
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Week in Review: Canopy Growth closes cannabis grows, COVID-19 reshaping MJ business models, MA rec shops take a hit & more

Canopy Growth’s new CEO said the once high-flying marijuana giant is shuttering additional cannabis cultivation facilities in Africa,…

News April 18
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Canopy Growth exits cannabis cultivation on three continents in major international pullback

Canopy Growth is ceasing more cannabis cultivation in Africa, Canada, Colombia and the United States in a bid…

News April 16
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