Brazil’s Supreme Court has moved toward decriminalizing possession of marijuana for personal use. That would make Brazil one of the last countries in Latin America to do so and could reduce its massive prison population.
Demonstrators hold a banner that reads in Portuguese, “Legalize now,” during a march demanding the legalization of marijuana in Sao Paulo, Sunday, June 16, 2024. Demonstrators carry a giant inflatable joint during a march demanding the legalization of marijuana in Sao Paulo, Sunday, June 16, 2024. Demonstrators hold a banner that reads in Portuguese, “Legalize now,” during a march demanding the legalization of marijuana in Sao Paulo, Sunday, June 16, 2024.
The justices must also determine the maximum quantity of marijuana that would be characterized as being for personal use and when the ruling will enter into effect. How long it will take them to do so remains unclear. In casting his vote last Thursday over the course of hours, Toffoli portrayed his position as a middle ground between supporting and opposing decriminalization. At the start of Tuesday’s session, he clarified that his vote should be interpreted as being in favor.With pardons in Maryland, 2.5 million Americans will have marijuana convictions cleared or forgiven
All the justices who have voted in favor said decriminalization should be restricted to possession of marijuana in amounts suitable for personal use. Selling drugs will remain illegal.
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