Law, Health, and the Politics of Cannabis in Brazil

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–Researched and Written by Natalia Marquez—

Issue Jul 01-31 2025: In São Paulo, the 17th edition of the Marcha da Maconha brought together demonstrators on Avenida Paulista to protest cannabis prohibition and advocate for legalization. With the slogan “O Clima Tá Tenso,” the event focused on three demands: freedom, rights, and reparations. Public figures such as rapper Marcelo D2 and members of the Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra (MST) took part in the march, reinforcing its ties to broader struggles against discrimination and state oppression.

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