Colombia House passes constitutional reform bill seeking to legalize cannabis sales

The Colombian House of Representatives has passed a legislative plan for the use of cannabis, attempting to regulate adult use of cannabis through constitutional reform and legalize its purchase and sale.

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According to a report from Colombia's Portafolio on October 9, the full session of the Colombian House of Representatives has passed a constitutional reform bill aimed at regulating adult use of cannabis in Colombia.

Juan Carlos Losada, a representative of the Colombian Liberal Party, and María José Pizarro, a senator from the Historical Pact party, are the initiators of the bill, hoping that the public can legally purchase and sell cannabis within Colombia. According to Colombian regulations, while the use of cannabis is legal, buying and selling it is prohibited. 

Juan stated that this is "the first step towards advancing the failed drug policy reform." He has repeatedly explained that a drug that can be legally used but is illegally purchased creates opportunities for organized crime, as those with the right to use are forced to buy from the illegal market.

Carlos Ardila, a participant in the proposal and also a Liberal Party member, thanked the House for its approval and insisted that, "We are changing a failed strategy, and we are transforming it into a strategy focused on health and education. This will be our approach to handling cannabis in the future."

Subsequently, the project will be handed over to the first committee of the Senate for a second round of eight debates, as constitutional reforms must pass through these discussions.