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South America
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Argentina Launches New Agency To Boost Cannabis Industry
The agency hopes to make Argentina a leading global exporter of medicinal weed.
Guyana Authorities Seize Weed Shipment from the U.S.
People are gettin' high all over the world, including the small South American country of Guyana.
Study Finds Benefits Outweigh Risks of Ayahuasca Use
While indigenous tribes have used ayahuasca for thousands of years, the psychedelic’s popularity has skyrocketed, largely due to travelers taking part in ceremonies and an emerging network of practitioners.
Nazca Human Sacrifice Victim Used Psychedelics Before Death
A study of ancient human remains has revealed that a Nazca child sacrificed in a ritual ceremony more than a thousand years ago had consumed psychedelic San Pedro cactus prior to death.
Committee in Colombia Approved Adult-Use Legalization Proposal
A new bill proposal to legalize cannabis in Colombia was recently approved in a 31-2 vote.
Superior Court in Brazil Affirms Right to Cannabis Home Grow
A five-judge panel in Brazil decided unanimously in favor of three patients in a precedent setting case that will change national law.
Peru Issues Draft Law to Allow and Regulate Patient-Grown Medical Cannabis
The Ministry of Health is issuing a draft resolution to receive comments from both public and private entities as well as citizens in Peru for the next three months.
Ancient South American Empire Tripped On Psychedelic Beer
South American excavation just uncovered beer that was psychedelic in nature and used to exercise political control over surrounding communities.
Argentina to Allow Cannabis Sales and Home Grows
Cannabis laws in Argentina are evolving.
U.S. Charges Venezuelan President With Cocaine Trafficking
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces charges of narco-terrorism and drug-trafficking.