Brazil is hosting its first Cannabis Expo this weekend amid ongoing national debates about legalizing the drug. Organizers expect about 20,000 people at the three-day São Paulo event. It aims to show the plant’s many uses, from fun to health. Event coordinator Larissa Uchida said, “We want to show the plant’s range. It’s not just […]
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