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Uganda’s new hemp and medical cannabis cooperative aims to organize farmers, investors
A newly established cooperative in Uganda is seeking to organize farmers and attract investment in industrial hemp and medical cannabis.
The Uganda Medical Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Cooperative Society (UMCHICS) is intended to connect licensed producers, investors and government institutions while establishing standards for product quality, traceability and regulatory compliance.
Bolsonaro vs. Lula: Brazil’s Runoff Could Decide Who Profits From Cannabis in a Country of 200 Million
Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, edged Lula in the first round and has named a cannabis executive as his pick for health minister. With the October 25 runoff days away, Brazil’s patient associations fear a market built for corporations, while investors see an opening in Latin America’s biggest economy.
HighTimes Oct.19, 2026Cheech & Chong medical cannabis expands to Peru
Cheech and Chong's Cannabis Co. has officially entered Peru's regulated medical cannabis market through an exclusive partnership with Canna Haus, making Cheech & Chong'sTM medicinal cannabis formulas available to patients across the country for the first time.
MMJ Daily Oct.14, 2026U.S. Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $2.52 Billion in September, Bringing 2026 Total to $21.6 Billion
Legal marijuana sales across the United States reached approximately $2.52 billion in September, bringing the estimated total for the first nine months of 2026 to $21.6 billion, according to an analysis by The Marijuana Herald.
