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Uruguay cannabis sales hit record and grow by one ton in 2025
Business
01/20/2026

Uruguay cannabis sales hit record and grow by one ton in 2025

Driven by the Epsilon variant, cannabis sales at pharmacies reach a historic mark with high consumer preference for higher THC content

Market movement in cannabis grows with advancement of reclassification in the US
International Relations
01/20/2026

Market movement in cannabis grows with advancement of reclassification in the US

Federal reclassification drives mergers and acquisitions in the US cannabis sector

France extends medicinal cannabis program, but definitive regulation remains undefined
International Relations
01/20/2026

France extends medicinal cannabis program, but definitive regulation remains undefined

Ministry of Health extends deadline to avoid treatment interruptions in 2026; industry demands permanent law already validated by the EU

Aurora Cannabis initiates production tests with fungus-resistant plants
Negócios
01/20/2026

Aurora Cannabis initiates production tests with fungus-resistant plants

Genetic breakthrough promises to reduce agricultural losses and targets global commercialization in 2026

Hemp and CBD Sector in Italy Awaits Legal Definition After Restrictions Suspension
Política Internacional
01/19/2026

Hemp and CBD Sector in Italy Awaits Legal Definition After Restrictions Suspension

Judicial decisions, legislative changes, and questions in the European Union keep the sector in limbo in the country

ICR launches petition to defend access to imported medicinal cannabis in Brazil
Política
01/19/2026

ICR launches petition to defend access to imported medicinal cannabis in Brazil

National mobilization seeks to maintain Anvisa's RDC 660/2022 and avoid risks to the continuity of treatments for thousands of patients

Republicans Introduce Amendment to Prevent Federal Funds from Being Used for Cannabis Rescheduling in the U.S.
Política Internacional
01/19/2026

Republicans Introduce Amendment to Prevent Federal Funds from Being Used for Cannabis Rescheduling in the U.S.

Proposal put forth by Republican senators aims to block the use of federal resources to reschedule cannabis in the United States

Rio Grande do Sul Justice orders supply of cannabidiol to child with epilepsy
Cotidiano
01/19/2026

Rio Grande do Sul Justice orders supply of cannabidiol to child with epilepsy

Judicial decision obliges the state government and the municipality of Jaboticaba to cover a treatment cost of $6,000 monthly for a 12-year-old patient, after failure of conventional medications

SINSSP-BR integrates treatment with medical cannabis for employees
Saúde
01/19/2026

SINSSP-BR integrates treatment with medical cannabis for employees

Agreement aims to address Burnout and chronic pain in employees of INSS and SPPREV through a partnership with a therapeutic association

UK releases first official guide for police action on medicinal cannabis
Cotidiano
01/19/2026

UK releases first official guide for police action on medicinal cannabis

The United Kingdom has published the first official guide to guide police action in the face of patients using prescribed medicinal cannabis

Rivotril vs. Cannabis: Deusa Cast debate effectiveness, risks, and safety of treatments
Saúde
01/17/2026

Rivotril vs. Cannabis: Deusa Cast debate effectiveness, risks, and safety of treatments

Debate on the Sechat Portal podcast compares Rivotril and medical cannabis, highlighting effectiveness, safety, side effects, and differences between acute use and prolonged treatment

Cannabis seeds will be sent to orbit in June
Cotidiano
01/16/2026

Cannabis seeds will be sent to orbit in June

The experiment aims to expose plants to microgravity for nine months following a capsule recovery failure in 2025

Brazil has the potential to surpass the USA in the hempcrete market, but lacks regulation
Agronegócio
01/16/2026

Brazil has the potential to surpass the USA in the hempcrete market, but lacks regulation

Despite agricultural advantages, the country still struggles to advance in the production of hemp concrete used in sustainable construction

Harvard debates legalization of psychedelics focusing on regulation and scientific evidence
Psicodélicos
01/16/2026

Harvard debates legalization of psychedelics focusing on regulation and scientific evidence

The debate brought together experts in law, science, and ethics to discuss evidence, risks, and regulatory models for the therapeutic use of these substances

CBG-rich Cannabis undergoes unprecedented evaluation at CTNBio
Science & Technology
01/16/2026

CBG-rich Cannabis undergoes unprecedented evaluation at CTNBio

Process could determine whether the genetics will be classified as a genetically modified organism or treated as a conventional plant in Brazil

Research indicates that CBD may act against the growth of tumor cells
Science & Technology
01/16/2026

Research indicates that CBD may act against the growth of tumor cells

Scientific survey indicates that cannabidiol may interfere with mechanisms related to the progression and spread of tumors in different types of cancer

Senate may vote on bill in February that regulates the medicinal use of cannabis
Politics
01/15/2026

Senate may vote on bill in February that regulates the medicinal use of cannabis

Proposal creates a legal framework for production, importation, and self-cultivation; the report included strict security requirements for the medicinal use of cannabis

Doctor Transformed Her Own Story with Her Father into a Mission with Cannabis
Transformed Lives
01/15/2026

Doctor Transformed Her Own Story with Her Father into a Mission with Cannabis

Doctor Caliandra turned her quest to alleviate her father's suffering into a professional mission, finding in cannabis a path of care, science, and hope.

STF debates legal nature and rules for the supply of cannabidiol
Cotidiano
01/15/2026

STF debates legal nature and rules for the supply of cannabidiol

Court analyzes whether the substance is a medicine or a health product, which directly impacts the funding and access to cannabidiol through the SUS

Majority of US population favors cannabis legalization, survey shows
International Relations
01/15/2026

Majority of US population favors cannabis legalization, survey shows

Survey conducted with adults in the United States shows majority in favor of legalizing recreational cannabis use and broad recognition of its medicinal use

Study points to new method for accurately identifying Cannabis cultivars
Ciência & Tecnologia
01/15/2026

Study points to new method for accurately identifying Cannabis cultivars

Research published in the Journal of Cannabis Research combines genetic and chemical analysis to enhance quality control in the pharmaceutical industry

After winning at the Golden Globe, Brazilian cinema shines — and cannabis also takes the stage
Cotidiano
01/15/2026

After winning at the Golden Globe, Brazilian cinema shines — and cannabis also takes the stage

Amid the celebration of Brazilian cinema with "The Secret Agent," we gather national productions that help understand the trajectory of cannabis in the country

Study proposes THC units to measure when cannabis consumption becomes excessive
Ciência & Tecnologia
01/14/2026

Study proposes THC units to measure when cannabis consumption becomes excessive

Researchers propose THC units to measure cannabis consumption and identify levels associated with higher risk of cannabis use disorder

Canopy Growth extends debts until 2031 and projects cash of C$ 425 million
International Relations
01/14/2026

Canopy Growth extends debts until 2031 and projects cash of C$ 425 million

Canopy Growth announces financial restructuring and a new loan of US$ 150 million to ensure liquidity and support acquisitions

Sports Doctor and Dentist Discuss Medicinal Cannabis on Deusa Cast
Everyday
01/14/2026

Sports Doctor and Dentist Discuss Medicinal Cannabis on Deusa Cast

Sports doctor Jimmy Fardin and dentist Rafaela da Rosa join Deusa Cast to discuss therapeutic applications of cannabis in clinical practice

Check out the American states that may change legislation in 2026
International Relations
01/14/2026

Check out the American states that may change legislation in 2026

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

Cannabis Prices in Oregon, USA, Hit Historic Lows Despite Steady Consumption
Negócios
01/13/2026

Cannabis Prices in Oregon, USA, Hit Historic Lows Despite Steady Consumption

Cannabis prices in Oregon (USA) reach historically low levels, while official data indicates that consumer demand remains stable in the state

In Portugal, spending on Epidyolex, a CBD-based medication, exceeds 3 million euros
Saúde
01/13/2026

In Portugal, spending on Epidyolex, a CBD-based medication, exceeds 3 million euros

CBD-based medication indicated for rare epilepsies, while Infarmed has been evaluating its public health system reimbursement for almost four years.

Mike Tyson accuses former partners of entering into unauthorized agreements involving the use of his image in cannabis projects
Negócios
01/13/2026

Mike Tyson accuses former partners of entering into unauthorized agreements involving the use of his image in cannabis projects

Legal action in the United States involves former executives and companies responsible for licensing and managing celebrity-associated cannabis brands

Morocco evaluates hemp use in poultry feed to reduce antibiotics
Agribusiness
01/13/2026

Morocco evaluates hemp use in poultry feed to reduce antibiotics

Agreement between regulatory agency and veterinary institute evaluates the use of cannabidiol as an alternative to antibiotics in poultry farming