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Trump's Order Does Not Change Federal Scenario and Cannabis Continues Without Legalization in the US
International Relations
01/08/2026

Trump's Order Does Not Change Federal Scenario and Cannabis Continues Without Legalization in the US

Despite the executive order signed by Donald Trump, cannabis continues without federal legalization in the US, keeping the market dependent on state laws

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

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

Brazil's Hemp Agricultural Potential Faces Barriers
Agribusiness
01/06/2026

Brazil's Hemp Agricultural Potential Faces Barriers

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

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

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

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

Cannabis Stocks Face Global Instability in 2025 and Close Lower
Business
01/02/2026

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

Research shows increase in drug use among adults and decrease among adolescents in Mexico
Everyday
01/02/2026

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

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

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

Argentina: update on platform promises to simplify registrations and processes
International Relations
01/02/2026

Argentina: update on platform promises to simplify registrations and processes

New features benefit NGOs, patients, and healthcare professionals, allowing direct submission of documents and cancellation of stalled requests

Experts warn of regulatory risk in Brazil after change in US THC law
Politics
01/02/2026

Experts warn of regulatory risk in Brazil after change in US THC law

End of the Farm Bill shutdown in the US exposes Brazil's vulnerability due to lack of cultivation and lack of productive autonomy to ensure self-sufficiency

In Brazil, 27 million people suffer from chronic back pain — and clinical study with cannabis extract shows pain reduction, improved sleep, and physical function
Science & Technology
01/01/2026

In Brazil, 27 million people suffer from chronic back pain — and clinical study with cannabis extract shows pain reduction, improved sleep, and physical function

Phase 3 clinical trial published in Nature Medicine evaluated standardized cannabis extract in patients with chronic low back pain, showing improvement in symptoms, sleep, and physical function

Opponent of Cannabis Funding Campaigns to End Recreational Sales in Maine and Massachusetts
International Relations
12/31/2025

Opponent of Cannabis Funding Campaigns to End Recreational Sales in Maine and Massachusetts

Organization states funding initiatives aiming to extinguish the adult-use market in both U.S. states

Wanda James launches campaign to Congress focusing on federal cannabis legalization
International Relations
12/31/2025

Wanda James launches campaign to Congress focusing on federal cannabis legalization

Entrepreneur and CEO of Simply Pure is running for the seat in Colorado's First District advocating for full cannabis legalization and greater regulatory fairness for the sector, as stated to the US portal MJBizDaily

Beto Brant and Pedro Pierro discuss medicinal cannabis, science, and cinema on Deusa Cast
Everyday
12/31/2025

Beto Brant and Pedro Pierro discuss medicinal cannabis, science, and cinema on Deusa Cast

Film director and neurosurgeon analyze the role of information on medicinal cannabis and the therapeutic potential of the plant

Cannabis Reclassification in the US: What Investors Should Watch for in 2026
Business
12/31/2025

Cannabis Reclassification in the US: What Investors Should Watch for in 2026

Expert warns that the change in law alone does not guarantee exponential growth without banking reforms and institutional access

How to interpret cannabis research and separate science from speculation
Science & Technology
12/30/2025

How to interpret cannabis research and separate science from speculation

Practical guide teaches how to identify robust studies, recognize biases, and understand the hierarchy of evidence in the medical cannabis sector

University of Pisa Uses Hemp Construction in New Headquarters
Agribusiness
12/29/2025

University of Pisa Uses Hemp Construction in New Headquarters

Model of sustainable architecture in Italy reduces CO2 emissions and ensures energy efficiency for the Department of Veterinary Sciences

Florida considers reducing medical cannabis fees for veterans and restricting use in public spaces
International Relations
12/29/2025

Florida considers reducing medical cannabis fees for veterans and restricting use in public spaces

Bills in Florida propose reducing medical cannabis fees for military veterans and banning smoking in public places in the state

Research shows the advancement of cannabis use among Brazilian women
Everyday
12/29/2025

Research shows the advancement of cannabis use among Brazilian women

Data from Lenad III shows that cannabis use among women has grown significantly in Brazil over the last decade, with a focus on adolescents and changes in consumption patterns

Between Well-being and Productivity, Psychedelics Enter the Corporate World's Radar
Everyday
12/29/2025

Between Well-being and Productivity, Psychedelics Enter the Corporate World's Radar

Psychedelics are starting to gain ground among executives as a tool for well-being and productivity, sparking debates on mental health, science, ethics, and inequality of access in the corporate world

Research reveals stability in cannabis consumption among young Americans
Everyday
12/26/2025

Research reveals stability in cannabis consumption among young Americans

Monitoring the Future survey shows that cannabis use among teenagers in the US remains low and stable, while consumption is more common among young adults

Change in cannabis status in the US opens up new business opportunities
Business
12/26/2025

Change in cannabis status in the US opens up new business opportunities

The possible reclassification of cannabis in the United States could expand access to credit, advertising, and ease tax burdens, opening up new opportunities for companies in the sector