VOICED : Marihuana en Uruguay a paso lento

The video discusses Uruguay's pioneering law regulating marijuana production and distribution under state control, initiated by President José Mujica. The law allows access through pharmacies, personal cultivation, or club membership. However, registration is low, with only 400 registered out of an estimated 150,000 users. Challenges include the lack of seed access despite allowing cultivation. Political uncertainties, especially in an election year, pose risks to registered users, as future governments may alter or repeal the law. This experiment has placed Uruguay and its ex-guerrilla president on the international stage.

What are the three legal ways to access marijuana under the new Uruguayan law?

• Self-cultivation, street vendors, online purchase

• Pharmacy purchase, street vendors, club membership

• Pharmacy purchase, self-cultivation, club membership

• Pharmacy purchase, online purchase, club membership

Why is the registration number of self-cultivators considered low?

• Because the law is not well-publicized

• Because there are only 400 registered out of 150,000 regular consumers

• Because people prefer buying from street vendors

• Because the registration process is too complicated

What is a major criticism of the law regarding self-cultivation?

• It requires too much paperwork

• It limits the number of plants one can grow

• It does not provide access to seeds

• It does not allow the sale of marijuana

What political risk is associated with the marijuana law in Uruguay?

• The law might be ignored by international bodies

• The law might be strengthened by a new government

• The law might be repealed by a new government

• The law might lead to increased tourism

How has the marijuana law affected Uruguay's international reputation?

• It has led to increased crime rates

• It has had no impact internationally

• It has isolated Uruguay from international trade

• It has made Uruguay a leader in drug policy reform