Brazil's in tug-of-war over the decriminalization of drugs

In Brazil, if a person is caught by the police with a relatively small amount of cannabis, there is no certainty about whether they will be arrested. But several surveys prove that, if the person in question is young, black, and poor, the chances of them going to jail are much higher. Even though drug possession with intent to sell and possession for personal use are both theoretically crimes, since 2006, Brazilian law states that only drug dealers should go to jail. In these cases, penalties can reach 15 years...