In Colombia, marijuana has been one of the region's main exports since before the 1960s. Colombia is home to certain local varieties of marijuana that have long been used by the indigenous population. Local varieties are native varieties of cannabis that grow in many countries around the world. The geographic location of Colombia through the equator provides these plants with a 12-12 natural light cycle that is almost perfect during the flowering process. Punta Roja, Colombian Gold and Limón Verde are three local varieties that cannabis enthusiasts will recognize decades ago. Alejandro Gaviria, Minister of Health of Colombia, expressed his support for the decree of President Santos. He stated: "There is a global market that is going to grow and Colombia can participate through large companies."
The first large marijuana companies interested in exploiting this business, such as Colombia Cannabis Group, with the regulations issued by the Government for the management of seeds and cannabis cultivation, as well as for the production of derivatives of this plant for medical and scientific purposes Soon they will be able to legally provide their product, from seed to medicine, to the whole world. Trying to see to what extent can be developed processes that make them sustainable over time and that put on the market products that are of benefit to the community, benefits not only medical but also economic in agroindustrial development of the country.
On the other hand, to date has not begun to export medicinal marijuana to other countries, ProColombia studies ruled factors that play in favor of Colombia: (climate and soil) and an export vocation, for which the Government seeks that the country it becomes the hub for the production of cannabis-based medicines and supplies, as well as industrial hemp products.
Finally, Colombia could offer this industry at a global level - which is estimated to reach a market exceeding $ 43 billion in 2025 - the analysis has the support of government entities with a stable legal framework, enhancing the industrialization of the sector.
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