Drug Policy Insights

Mariana highlights Portugal's successful approach to drug policy, which has led to decreased incarceration rates and improved public health outcomes. Both discuss the economic incentives tied to illegal drug markets, emphasizing how corruption and the struggle of individuals caught in this system perpetuate a cycle of violence and poverty. The conversation sheds light on the harsh realities faced by those trying to escape the drug trade and the societal barriers that hinder their reintegration.