Overview

• The court's decision does not legalize marijuana but removes criminal penalties for possession of small amounts.
• Judges must still define what quantity constitutes personal use, with discussions setting thresholds up to 60 grams.
• Brazil's Congress is advancing a proposal to criminalize drug possession, potentially conflicting with the court's ruling.
• Activists argue the decision could address racial and social biases in drug-related incarcerations.
• Brazil has one of the world's highest prison populations, with a significant portion incarcerated for drug-related offenses.