Brazil’s Supreme Court Decriminalizes Marijuana for Personal Use
Cannabis plants grow at the Brazilian Cannabis Phytotherapy Club in Maripora, Sao Paulo state, Brazil.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court decided on Tuesday to decriminalize the possession of marijuana for personal use, by majority vote, undermining the already tense relationship with the Congress.
The decision does not legalize possession of small amounts for personal use, but it will no longer be treated as a crime. The Supreme Court hasn’t decided at what level — quantity or amount — to draw the line between dealers and users.