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Ghana articulates international cooperation with the Czech Republic for the cannabis sector
International Relations
01/09/2026

Ghana articulates international cooperation with the Czech Republic for the cannabis sector

Commercial mission foresees technical cooperation, technology transfer, and investments for the development of the Ghanaian cannabis sector

ICBC Berlin 2026 reinforces Germany's leadership and consolidates itself as a compass of the European cannabis market
Business
01/09/2026

ICBC Berlin 2026 reinforces Germany's leadership and consolidates itself as a compass of the European cannabis market

Amidst the expansion of the medical market, regulatory tensions, and the entry of emerging countries like Brazil, the conference establishes itself as a strategic space for scenario analysis, political articulation, and global business

Cannabis Industry Donates $2 Million to Trump Super PAC Before Reclassification Order
International Relations
01/09/2026

Cannabis Industry Donates $2 Million to Trump Super PAC Before Reclassification Order

Financial contributions from major companies in the sector occurred months before the president's executive measure, aiming for a change in federal legislation

The Year of Cannabis: trends and projections for the market in 2026
Business
01/09/2026

The Year of Cannabis: trends and projections for the market in 2026

Financial consolidation, cultivation regulation, and strengthening of events mark the sector's prospects for the next year

South Africa starts pilot planting with local hemp seeds
Agribusiness
01/09/2026

South Africa starts pilot planting with local hemp seeds

Initiative in the Limpopo province tests national hemp genetics to boost rural and economic development

Bill on medicinal cannabis advances in German Parliament amid technical criticisms
International Relations
01/08/2026

Bill on medicinal cannabis advances in German Parliament amid technical criticisms

Bill on medicinal cannabis in Germany enters a decisive phase in Parliament and receives warnings from experts about regulatory and implementation challenges

International research demands more scientific rigor in the use of medical cannabis
Science & Technology
01/08/2026

International research demands more scientific rigor in the use of medical cannabis

A scientific review highlights the lack of robust evidence on medical cannabis and reinforces the need for more rigorous and balanced research in the field

After dental extractions, cannabidiol emerges as an option for pain
Science & Technology
01/08/2026

After dental extractions, cannabidiol emerges as an option for pain

According to dentist Cynthia De Carlo, studies indicate that cannabidiol may offer effective analgesia after dental extractions, especially for patients with restrictions to traditional analgesics

DEA maintains cannabis reclassification pending despite Trump's executive order
International Relations
01/07/2026

DEA maintains cannabis reclassification pending despite Trump's executive order

Agency presents new report with no defined timeline, while experts warn that moving to Schedule III would have profound impacts on research and taxation, but not federal legalization

Czech Republic sets new rules for possession and cultivation of cannabis starting in 2026
International Relations
01/07/2026

Czech Republic sets new rules for possession and cultivation of cannabis starting in 2026

New legislation establishes clear limits for adult use, differentiates administrative infractions from crimes, and standardizes legal criteria on cannabis

New Caledonia presents plan to structure tropical hemp sector by 2030
International Relations
01/07/2026

New Caledonia presents plan to structure tropical hemp sector by 2030

Located in the South Pacific, New Caledonia has presented a legislative proposal to structure a regulated tropical hemp sector by 2030, with rules for cultivation, processing, and sanitary control

Government discusses regulation of cannabis and promises interministerial agenda
Politics
01/07/2026

Government discusses regulation of cannabis and promises interministerial agenda

Minister Guilherme Boulos meets sector to discuss working group and inclusion of associations in new medicinal cannabis legislation

“Brazil has built a more humanized model,” says Beto Brant about medical cannabis
Everyday
01/07/2026

“Brazil has built a more humanized model,” says Beto Brant about medical cannabis

In an interview with Deusa Cast, Beto Brant analyzes the role of patient associations and compares the medical cannabis models of Brazil and Uruguay

Study identifies how cannabis developed the ability to produce THC, CBD, and CBC
Science & Technology
01/07/2026

Study identifies how cannabis developed the ability to produce THC, CBD, and CBC

In a study, a Dutch university reveals how cannabis developed the ability to produce THC, CBD, and CBC through the evolution of ancestral enzymes

New Study Promises to More Accurately Distinguish THC Levels in Cannabis Plants
Science & Technology
01/06/2026

New Study Promises to More Accurately Distinguish THC Levels in Cannabis Plants

Study maps the DNA of six distinct cultivars' chloroplast, revealing promising genetic tools for crop improvement and forensic tracking

Florida Attorney General Asks Supreme Court to Block Marijuana Legalization Measure
International Relations
01/06/2026

Florida Attorney General Asks Supreme Court to Block Marijuana Legalization Measure

Florida Attorney General's request to the Supreme Court seeks to prevent the cannabis legalization proposal from being included on the 2026 ballot

Boulos meets entities to discuss the regulation of medicinal cannabis
Politics
01/06/2026

Boulos meets entities to discuss the regulation of medicinal cannabis

Meeting at the Planalto, with the presence of Eduardo Suplicy, discusses the recognition of associations and access to treatment

Study proves effectiveness of cannabis combination against ovarian cancer
Science & Technology
01/06/2026

Study proves effectiveness of cannabis combination against ovarian cancer

Published research reveals that the combined use of cannabinoids interrupts the cell cycle and induces the death of tumor cells, preserving healthy tissues

US Increases Legal Production of Psilocybin and DMT for Medical Studies in 2026
Psychedelics
01/06/2026

US Increases Legal Production of Psilocybin and DMT for Medical Studies in 2026

The DEA has increased the legal quotas for the production of psychedelics such as psilocybin and DMT for 2026, focusing on scientific and medical research in the United States

Five U.S. States Change Laws on Cannabis and Hemp at the Beginning of 2026
International Relations
01/05/2026

Five U.S. States Change Laws on Cannabis and Hemp at the Beginning of 2026

New regulations came into effect on January 1 focusing on taxes and enforcement

Clinical study indicates that cannabidiol may reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients
Health
01/05/2026

Clinical study indicates that cannabidiol may reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients

Clinical study indicates that continuous use of cannabidiol may contribute to reducing blood pressure in individuals with hypertension

Conad swears in new councilors for the 2025–2027 term with the inclusion of cannabis entities
Politics
01/05/2026

Conad swears in new councilors for the 2025–2027 term with the inclusion of cannabis entities

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

Brazil's Hemp Agricultural Potential Faces Barriers
Agribusiness
01/05/2026

Brazil's Hemp Agricultural Potential Faces Barriers

Experts warn of the urgent need for investments in hemp fiber processing and beneficiation

Research shows increase in drug use among adults and decrease among adolescents in Mexico
Everyday
01/05/2026

Research shows increase in drug use among adults and decrease among adolescents in Mexico

National survey ENCODAT 2025 reveals new consumption patterns and will support public health policies

Cannabis Stocks Face Global Instability in 2025 and Close Lower
Business
01/05/2026

Cannabis Stocks Face Global Instability in 2025 and Close Lower

Global Index falls by 4.2% during the year, but American operators diverge from the global scenario and show significant growth

Italian Court Suspends Decree Restricting CBD Sales and Classifies Substance as Medication
International Relations
01/03/2026

Italian Court Suspends Decree Restricting CBD Sales and Classifies Substance as Medication

Interim decision ensures the commercialization of oils and extracts until May 2026 and prevents economic losses to the sector

SDR/MAPA Ordinance No. 815 opens deadline for suggestions on plants cultivated in the national territory
Politics
01/02/2026

SDR/MAPA Ordinance No. 815 opens deadline for suggestions on plants cultivated in the national territory

SDR/MAPA Ordinance No. 815 opens deadline for suggestions on plants cultivated in the national territory

Biological control in cannabis: learn how beneficial insects protect the plantation
Agribusiness
01/02/2026

Biological control in cannabis: learn how beneficial insects protect the plantation

Sustainable technique replaces the use of pesticides and restores the natural balance between species in cultivation

New Zealand eliminates the need for licenses to cultivate industrial hemp
International Relations
01/02/2026

New Zealand eliminates the need for licenses to cultivate industrial hemp

Reform sets a 1% THC limit, allows the supply of biomass for medicinal purposes, and replaces mandatory licensing with a simple notification system, foreseeing an economic impact of 41 million dollars

MDMA: Studies point to the substance's efficacy in treating PTSD
Psychedelics
01/02/2026

MDMA: Studies point to the substance's efficacy in treating PTSD

Specialist details how MDMA acts in the brain and the promising results in patients resistant to conventional therapies