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NewsPolicy21 August 2025

Congress advances adult-use cannabis amendment in first debate in the Chamber of Representatives

El Colombiano reported that the constitutional amendment to regulate adult-use cannabis advanced in its first debate in the First Committee of the Chamber of Representatives. The article recalled that an earlier amendment sank in June 2023 in the last of its eight debates.

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PlaceBogotáColombia

AgencyCámara de Representantes de Colombia, Comisión Primera

Approximate location4.61, -74.08

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2025-08-21 Policy Congress advances adult-use cannabis amendment in first debate in the Chamber of Representatives El Colombiano reported that the constitutional amendment to regulate adult-use cannabis advanced in its first debate in the First Committee of the Chamber of Representatives. The article recalled that an earlier amendment sank in June 2023 in the last of its eight debates. https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/legalizacion-cannabis-aprobado-camara-MM28718026 Colombia Bogotá 4° 36' 36.00" N, 74° 4' 48.00" W administrative seat Cámara de Representantes de Colombia, Comisión Primera