Colombia Moves Toward Legal Coca, Poppy Cultivation: Here’s What’s Next
Article via El Planteo
The Colombian Ministry of Justice has unveiled a draft decree poised to reshape the regulation of coca and poppy crops within the country.
This new framework proposes that these plants be utilized for medical, scientific and industrial purposes, marking a potential shift in their treatment under Colombian law. However, for this proposal to become a reality, it must still undergo a comprehensive review process, impact evaluations and possibly a prior consultation with indigenous and rural communities.
This draft responds to growing calls from social and academic organizations advocating for a fresh perspective on these plants, one that distinguishes them from illicit trade and opens doors to research for various applications. While the proposal includes detailed measures to regulate the cultivation and use of coca and poppy, upcoming steps will ultimately determine if it can be swiftly enacted as a public policy.
Review And Evaluation: Steps Toward Implementation
An expert in the field told El Planteo that the decree still requires public review and any amendments would need support from the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC). Additionally, a preliminary consultation with …