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‘County lines’ dealers exploit fragmented structure of forces
Similar products in North America have proved popular despite a poor year for the sector
Momentum has stalled in key markets such as New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
López Obrador seeks to calm tensions ahead of crucial trade talks
Pot price falls and inventories grow as legal and illicit markets compete for customers
City transformed into war zone after cartel gunmen overwhelm security forces
Small issuers grab early mover advantage while others worry over legal risks
Decriminalising possession and providing treatment without stigma can instead reduce demand
Surge of greenfield FDI as country exploits competitive edge
The country has land, sun and skilled workers, but it must also deliver on medicinal-grade quality
Stash of 39kg of drugs found after Brazilian military aircraft landed at Seville
£12.6bn investment portfolios to remove across-the-board ban on marijuana
New Play Store policy in line with restrictions on alcohol and tobacco
Efforts to staunch flow of synthetic opioids seen as sign of progress in trade talks
Steps to legalise marijuana have some investors hooked
Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index set to be country’s second most profitable ETF
Despite the conviction of its most important boss, Joaquín Guzmán, the narcotics trade is booming
Mexican cartel kingpin faces life in prison after conviction
Move comes after MPs and crime commissioners press for substance to be upgraded
End of prohibition is a big step in a country on the frontline of the drug wars
Military government in flurry of liberalisation ahead of February election
In the spirit of equality, create cannabis-smoking areas
As legalisation gathers pace, Simon Kuper heads to Amsterdam in search of answers
