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Colombia
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESSOUTH AMERICA
Colombia is in South America. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
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Despite stereotypes, drug laws are strict. Personal use decriminalized but risky.
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- Buying or carrying cocaine remains illegal — the dose-of-personal-use ruling protects users from prosecution, not suppliers or tourists buying from dealers.
- Photographing military or police installations can trigger detention, even though the country is broadly camera-friendly.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Personal cannabis (up to 22g) and cocaine (up to 1g) possession is decriminalised, but consumption near schools and parks is fined.
- Several departments (e.g., Antioquia, Caldas) have stricter local enforcement of public consumption bans than the capital.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.