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Expanding Cannabis Operations in Latin America & The Caribbean: Colombia
Medical Use - Yes, regulations relating to medical use have been in place since 2017. Recreational Use/Adult Use - No. Although the High Courts had permitted the minimum dose through various rulings, on October 2018 a new Decree prohibiting the recreational use came into force. Current Regime/Legislation (or Proposed Legislation) - Resolution 579 of 2017, Resolution 2891 of 2017, Resolution
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LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN: A Legal Guide for Business Investment and Expansion - Colombia
1 .What role does the government of Colombia play in approving and regulating foreign direct investment? Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Colombia is subject to registration with the Colombian Central Bank (Banco de la República). According to applicable foreign investment regulations, all foreign investments to be transferred into Colombian territory by a nonresident, are to be registered...
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Meritas Capability Webinar - The Peace Process in Colombia
The webinar will discuss (i) a historical antecedents that led to the peace process, (ii) the FARC peace negotiations, (iii) highlights of the issues addressed in the FARC PEACE AGREEMENT, (iv) the ELN peace process, and (v) opportunities and challenges going forward.
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[Webinar] Meritas Capability Webinar - The Peace Process in Colombia - February 22nd, 1:00pm U.S. CST
The webinar will discuss (i) a historical antecedents that led to the peace process, (ii) the FARC peace negotiations, (iii) highlights of the issues addressed in the FARC PEACE AGREEMENT, (iv) the ELN peace process, and (v) opportunities and challenges going forward.
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Doing Business in Latin America and The Caribbean: Columbia
Colombia is located in the northernmost part of South America. Its population is estimated at over 45 million people, with at least 10 million living in the capital city of Bogotá. Colombia’s main language is Spanish. Colombia has a democratic and centralized government. It is divided politically into departments, districts and municipalities. The President of the Republic is the...