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Bridging Ancestral Roots to Modern Practices: Local Psychedelic Perspectives from South America

Jessica F. Gonzalez, Corina Romo, Lucia Levenberg, Oscar Véliz-Garcia, Veronica Oquendo Valdivieso

 By centering South American voices, the discussion will emphasize the importance of decolonizing the psychedelic space, preserving Indigenous knowledge systems, and ensuring that any global integration of these medicines is led by the communities from which they originate. This panel offers both a recognition of the invaluable contributions of South American cultures and a call to action for ethical, inclusive, and evidence-based policy reform.

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