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- Brazil's Supreme Court changed the marijuana rules in June.
- Small amounts are now seen as personal use only.
- Using marijuana is still illegal but not criminal.
- Penalties will be administrative, such as fines or warnings.
- Police can stop people with small amounts, not arrest.
- The change could help reduce prison overcrowding and violence.
- Some civil groups welcomed the clearer rules and guidance.
- People say more education and support are needed now.
Difficult words
- marijuana — a drug made from a plant used by people
- personal use — use by one person, not for selling
- illegal — not allowed by the law
- criminal — relating to crimes or punishable by law
- penalty — a punishment, for example a fine or warningPenalties
- administrative — made or done by government offices
- overcrowding — too many people in one place
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Discussion questions
- Do you think people need more education now?
- Would you prefer a fine or a warning?
- Do you think this change can reduce prison overcrowding?
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