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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Living in the United States, it can be frustrating to watch politicians attempt to get their act together on legalizing cannabis. But at least there’s a chance it will happen soon.  That’s not the case in Japan. Japanese leaders have not just maintained a tough stance on marijuana. They’ve gotten tougher. Law enforcement has increased the number of marijuana-related arrests (a pattern that continues in some parts of the U.S., where the number of marijuana arrests outpaces arrests for violent crimes). And the Japanese government actively battles the dissemination of pro-cannabis information from…

Colombian President Iván Duque said last week that he supports the legalization of medicinal cannabis in his country despite his country’s history producing coca, the plant that can be processed into cocaine. During a trip to Israel, Duque said that he is optimistic about the future for Colombia’s nascent regulated cannabis industry, which this year gained permission to export dried cannabis flower. But he also said that he will continue to fight the influence of violent drug cartels and the environmental degradation in his country caused by cocaine processing. “In order to plant one hectare of coca in Colombia, two…

This article was translated from our Spanish edition using AI technologies. Errors may exist due to this process. “Mexico has made great progress in legislative processes not only in medicinal hemp but also in industrial hemp and recreational use. We see that there is a lot of interest on the part of national and international companies and investors in this emerging industry in Mexico; for this reason, we must work at an accelerated pace in terms of Mexican legislation so as not to miss opportunities, “said Lorena Beltrán, CEO and founder of CannabiSalud . Depositphotos.com This urgency for more transparent…

The last two years have tested the mental strength of millions. Sleep in particular has been a struggle for many as anxiety skyrocketed and routines broke and shattered during the pandemic. The term “coronasomia” was even coined by doctors, while pharmaceutical sleep prescriptions increased 20%. While some people opted for pharmaceutical relief, many suffered through their restless legs and anxiety. Still others opted for another kind of sleep remedy — cannabis. “As people grapple with anxiety and insomnia, they are turning to cannabis because of its effectiveness and ease of treating such a variety of stress-related conditions,” Ganja Goddess CEO, Zachary Pitts,…

When it comes to crafting both beautiful and delicious cannabis edibles, Stephanie Hua and Coreen Carroll have got it down. These culinary mavens offer a host of creative and fun recipes for infused bites. In this excerpt from their book “Edibles,” Hua and Carroll walk canna-chefs through the basics of creating a canna-butter base that can be added to a host of sweet and savory items. We’ve also included their recipe for infused tiny, tart key lime pies. Active Time: 40 minutes Inactive Time: 4 hours Makes 12 mini pies Sweet and tart, cool and refreshing, with a texture like…