Colombia's President Wants Weed Legalized Despite Senate Opposition: Prohibition Increases 'Profits Of Drug Trafficking, Violence'
Portfolio Pulse from Jelena Martinovic
Colombia's Senate has postponed the consideration of a bill to legalize marijuana, despite the measure having previously advanced through the Chamber of Representatives and a Senate committee. President Gustavo Petro criticized the Senate's decision, stating it would benefit illegal drug trade and increase violence. If the reform is to be pursued, the legislative process must restart next year. Cannabis companies like Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (CLVR), PharmaCielo Ltd. (PCLOF), and Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (KHRNF) could benefit from such policy changes. The article also promotes Benzinga PotProfits, a service for cannabis stock investment opportunities.
December 15, 2023 | 1:21 pm
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Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. could benefit from the legalization of marijuana in Colombia, but the postponement of the bill by the Senate may delay any potential positive impact on the company.
While the legalization of marijuana in Colombia could open up significant opportunities for Clever Leaves Holdings Inc., the Senate's decision to postpone the bill introduces uncertainty and delays any potential short-term positive impact on the company's stock.
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Khiron Life Sciences Corp. may benefit from Colombia's marijuana legalization in the long term, but the current postponement by the Senate means no short-term impact on the company's stock.
The potential for market expansion in Colombia could be significant for Khiron Life Sciences Corp., but the legislative delay pushes any possible positive outcomes further into the future.
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PharmaCielo Ltd. stands to gain from marijuana legalization in Colombia, but the Senate's deferral of the bill suggests no immediate impact on the company's operations or stock price.
PharmaCielo Ltd. could see growth from the Colombian marijuana market, but the legislative delay means that any positive effects on the company's stock are not imminent.
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