Colombia On The Brink Of Psychedelic Regulation Amid Drug Policy Reforms
Colombia is nearing the establishment of a regulatory framework for psychedelics as part of its broader drug policy reform efforts. Following years of violence driven by powerful cartels and the U.S.-led War on Drugs, the country seeks a new direction, shifting from prohibition to policies centered on social justice, crime reduction and environmental protection. According to a report from Double Blind, this policy evolution aims to rectify the long-lasting effects of European colonialism and the destructive consequences of anti-drug campaigns.
A Shift From Prohibition To Social Justice
In 2022, Colombia’s leftist president Gustavo Petro boldly declared that the War on Drugs …