Colombia's Senate rejected a bill on Tuesday that would decriminalize the sale of recreational cannabis. The constitutional reform bill received 43 votes against and 47 in favor, thereby falling short of the 54 required for it to be passed. The voting occurred just one hour before the current legislative session adjourned.
A bill to legalize marijuana in Colombia was approved in its second-to-last vote in the Senate on Tuesday, bringing the country one step closer to ending prohibition. However, advocates are increasingly concerned that unrelated governmental controversies could derail the effort this year as deadlines for action quickly approach. After advancing through a series of votes […]