VOICED : Reclaman por marihuana legal

Thousands of Uruguayans gathered to urge their Parliament to approve a project regulating marijuana commercialization. The event was festive, with calls for legalizing autocultivation and regulating non-commercial cannabis clubs. Participants expressed opposition to narcotraffic, advocating for legal autocultivation. Currently, marijuana consumption is not penalized in Uruguay, with judges determining personal use limits. A parliamentary committee is debating a controversial project by President José Mujica, proposing state control over marijuana production and sales.

What was the main purpose of the gathering of thousands of Uruguayans?

• To support a sports event

• To urge the Parliament to regulate marijuana commercialization

• To protest against the government

• To celebrate a national holiday

What did the participants at the gathering advocate for?

• Increased penalties for marijuana use

• Legalization of self-cultivation and regulation of cannabis clubs

• Support for drug trafficking

• Ban on all forms of marijuana

What is the current legal status of marijuana consumption in Uruguay?

• It is only allowed for medical purposes

• It is not penalized, but judges decide the permissible amount for personal use

• It is legal without any restrictions

• It is completely illegal

Who is leading the controversial project for state control over marijuana?

• The Uruguayan Parliament

• Local cannabis clubs

• President José Mujica

• The Supreme Court

What does the controversial project discussed by the parliamentary committee propose?

• Free distribution of marijuana

• Complete ban on marijuana

• Privatization of marijuana sales

• State control over marijuana production and sale