Who is Henrique Barack Obama, the new commercial ambassador for advocating access to CBD in Brazil?
The country is going through a crucial moment for the regulation of medicinal cannabis
The Chamber of Paraguay in Brazil has appointed Henrique Barack Obama as the Commercial Ambassador of the Industrial Hemp Chamber of Paraguay (CCIP), with the specific mission of promoting equitable access to CBD (Cannabidiol) products among broader social classes in Brazil. The entrepreneur, businessman, writer, and social activist, who ran for federal deputy in Rio de Janeiro in 2022, became known for resembling former U.S. President Barack Obama.
Brazilian Medicinal Cannabis Congress
The main congress in Latin America of a scientific and professional nature, seeking to bring innovation and advances related to the medicinal use of cannabis.
Alongside the President of the Latin American Cannabis Association, Marcelo Demp, and other political leaders and supporters of the cause, Henrique Barack Obama committed to working long-term for the accessibility of CBD-based products. In his statements, the Brazilian Obama highlighted over 15 years of experience and the remarkable benefits of CBD, ranging from pain relief for people with arthritis to epilepsy control and support for patients with various types of cancer.
The businessman expressed his main goal of democratizing access to these innovative health products, citing a commitment of over 10 years to seeking partnerships to make CBD accessible to people with lower purchasing power. Obama emphasized the potency of the medication, capable of addressing conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, rheumatism, and various types of cancer, among other health benefits, and argued that these treatments should be available to everyone.
The appointment of Henrique Barack Obama as the Commercial Ambassador of CCIP represents a significant milestone for the hemp industry in the region. His strategic vision and commercial skills are expected to strengthen ties between CCIP and the Brazilian market.
This movement, supported by different entities, reflects a joint effort to democratize access to innovative health products, aiming to provide relief and hope for thousands of people throughout the country.