Raphael Tsavkko Garcia

    Raphael is a Brazilian journalist currently based in Belgium. He’s been published by Al Jazeera, MIT Technology Review, DW and the Washington Post, among other outlets. He holds PhD in Human Rights from the University of Deusto.

    Public Outcry Forces Brazil to Pause Drastic Medical Cannabis Restrictions

    In a month of political whiplash for Brazil’s battle over medical marijuana access, public ...

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    Marijuana Injustice and Forced Hospitalization in Bolsonaro’s Brazil

    Despite global progress, the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana for adult use in Brazil ...

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    The Struggle for Medical Marijuana Access in Brazil

    Theo, a 14-year-old living in Rio de Janeiro, suffers from a type of epilepsy ...

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