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Recent Studies Debunk Anti-Cannabis Industry Talking Points
A trio of recent studies provides evidence that directly contradicts major talking points that are often used by special interests opposed to the legal cannabis industry. The first pertains to crime, the second to youth cannabis consumption, and the third to motor vehicle safety..
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, 2026