After the war on drugs: The impacts of cocaine and cannabis regulation in Rio de Janeiro

What would the consequences of the potential cocaine and cannabis regulation in Rio de Janeiro be? This report dives into analyzing these potential impacts in a city long plagued by violence linked to drug trafficking and social inequality. With the recent decriminalization of cannabis possession in June 2024, this study explores whether broader drug regulation can reduce violence, dismantle organized crime, and alleviate mass incarceration in the favelas.