
Debates on medicinal cannabis continue deeply at Cannabis Connection 2025 in November and at the Brazilian Medicinal Cannabis Congress in May 2026, both in São Paulo.

There are over 20 proposed laws to regulate the plant in the country.

Document brings three associations and one cannabis federation enabled for election; final version will be published on August 29

MJSP ceremony formalizes social participation in Conad, integrating Cannab and FACT among the elected members for the new cycle

CNJ reevaluated nearly 30 thousand cases involving cannabis, only 13% of the convictions were altered; experts point out influence of the “word of the police officer” and institutional resistance in state courts

The goal is to replace criminal punishment with social support, expanding prevention and support services nationwide

Workers in Michigan and Pennsylvania lead the longest work stoppages in the history of the sector, exposing growing labor tensions

Social Affairs Committee to analyze four names for leadership positions in health agencies

Initiative by the CNJ could lead to the cancellation of unjust convictions; review also includes other criminal topics

Meeting will bring together experts to discuss advancements, clinical experiences, and regulation of cannabinoid use in animals

Without defined rules, veterinarians face legal uncertainty and animals still have limited access to medical cannabis treatment

Cannabis-based cocktails are growing in the US and attracting major investors, with innovative flavors and national expansion

Study will analyze if the distinction of 40 grams for users reduced incarceration and socio-racial inequality, evaluating the practical effects of the new drug policy

Event marks release of report and discusses guidelines for regulating the new agricultural commodity in the country

See which states in the United States may advance in cannabis legalization in 2026, with legislative initiatives and possible popular votes under discussion

Document developed by a group with 31 Brazilian academic and research institutions points out regulatory barriers and suggests an agile framework to strengthen the scientific and technological sector

Meeting of the State Health Council discussed new protocols and free access to cannabis-based products in the public network

CANNAB and FACT are among the ten civil society organizations elected for the 2025-2027 biennium; inauguration will take place in November

Judicial decisions, legislative changes, and inquiries in the European Union keep the sector on hold in the country

Brindisi Judge suspends criminal proceedings and sends decree on hemp flowers to the Constitutional Court, citing possible rights violations and European conflicts