Latin America

Medical Cannabis And Legal Cocaine: The Unusual Permit That Puts Border Laws In Check

Colombia On The Brink Of Psychedelic Regulation Amid Drug Policy Reforms

Mercado Libre Q2 Earnings Highlights: Revenue Beat, EPS Beat, Brazil & Mexico Up Over 50% YoY

Colombia On The Brink Of Psychedelic Regulation Amid Drug Policy Reforms

Mercado Libre Q2 Earnings Highlights: Revenue Beat, EPS Beat, Brazil & Mexico Up Over 50% YoY

US Seeks To Counter China's Economic Clout In Latin America With New Trade Deals

Johnnie Walker Maker Diageo Tanks After Missing Estimates, Latin America Woes Deepen

US Seeks To Counter China's Economic Clout In Latin America With New Trade Deals

Johnnie Walker Maker Diageo Tanks After Missing Estimates, Latin America Woes Deepen

Latin America's Cannabis Industry Boom: Why Red Tape Could Stifle Growth

AOC Urges US To Apologize For Past Interventions In Latin America: 'Hard To Move Forward When There Is A Huge Elephant In The Room'

Latin America Recent News

Mexican Startup Clivi Targets Diabetes Care Gap In Latin America: TechCrunch

Panama Is Close To Legalizing Medicinal Cannabis

By Franca Quarneti Via El Planteo Panama is close to the legalization of medicinal cannabis after bill 153 was approved by the country's National Assembly.

Latin American E-Commerce Platform Nuvemshop Surpasses $3B Valuation

In Latin America, e-commerce remains in the early stages, garnering just 6% of total sales in the region, according to Nuvemshop. Delivery and payment processes are two of the barriers that are slowing growth in the region, but Nuvemshop believes it can solve both issues.

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Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is the biggest e-commerce company and the fifth most valuable company in the world with a market capitalization of $1.8 trillion. Shares of the company have turned in an impressive 374% return over the last five years for shareholders.

Codere Online To Become First Publicly-traded Online Gaming And Sports Betting Operator In Latin America With SPAC Deal

Codere Online announced a SPAC deal with DD3 Acquisition Corp II (NASDAQ: DDM

Venture Capital Firm Kaszek Ventures Raises $1B To Invest In Latin American Tech Based Startups: Bloomberg

Disney Sued By Starz Over Trademark Infringement In Latin America

Walt Disney Com (NYSE: DIS) is being sued by Starz, a Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE: LGF-A) company, for trademark infringement related to the release of its new Star+ streaming service in Latin America.

The Power Of Plant Medicine: How Ayahuasca Communities In Latin America Battled The Covid-19 Pandemic

This article by Magdalena Tanev was originally published on plantmedicine.org and appears here with permission, via Microdose Psychedelic Insights.

Avicanna's Colombian Subsidiary Gets THC Production Quota, Finalizes Big Commercial Export To Chile

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Cannabis Movers & Shakers: Kathleen Sebelius Joins NCR, BDSA Names New Chair, Next Frontier Has A New CEO

National Cannabis Roundtable Welcomes Former Obama Official Kathleen Sebelius National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) has welcomed yet another politician in its ranks.

Fintech Focus For December 9, 2020

Amazon Marks Its Biggest Expansion In Brazil Since 2012: Reuters

Amazon Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) has expanded its e-commerce logistics centers in Brazil to eight, according to a

Flora Growth Inks Distribution Deal In Latin America

Vertically integrated cannabis company Flora Growth Corp. confirmed Monday that its Mind Naturals CBD skincare brand would be available in up to 111 Falabella stores across Latin Am

The Cannabis Markets In Latin America: A Snapshot By Expert Analysts

Regulatory, economic and pandemic-related hurdles have held up Latin America’s success as a global exporter of cannabis. In an enticing live panel, Cantor Fitzgerald Analyst Pablo Zuanic interviewed experts from the region in order to get a clear understanding of the current state of affairs.

Blueberries Medical CEO Presents Resignation

Latin American cannabis producer Blueberries Medical (CSE: BBM) (OTCQB: BBRRF) announced on Monday the resignation of CEO Camilo Villalba. Blueberries said Villabla will remain associated with the company as a consultant.

Former Argentina Congressman Joins $740K Funding Round For Cannabis Producer BlueBerries

Latin American medicinal cannabis producer Blueberries Medical Corp. (CSE: BBM) (OTC: BBRRF) has closed a C$1 million ($740,000) non-brokered private placement offering, completed in the form of unsecured convertible debentures.

Argentina To Allow Cannabis Sales In Pharmacies And Home Cultivation

By El Planteo's Marian Venini, translated from Spanish and adapted by Benzinga's Natán Ponieman. Argentina’s Ministry of Health will make definitive changes to the country’s medical marijuana law.

These Are The 'Big 4' Colombian Cannabis Producers

In recent years, Colombia has positioned itself as the star of the Latin American cannabis landscape. An ideal climate for the plant, permissive legislation and low production costs have turned the country into a major hub for international cannabis investments.

Netflix Can Replicate Its Success In Latin America, Says Bullish Morgan Stanley

Netflix Analyst Likes Latin America Subscribers, Still Neutral On Stock

'Exceeded Our Expectations': First Latin American Study On CBD, Epilepsy Completed

Brazil Regulates Sale Of Medical Marijuana Products

Regional Political Risk Could Be An Issue For This Emerging Market Bond ETF