The distinct lines between soldiering and policing become blurred together as Rio’s civil police view the communities they are supposed to be serving as enemy territory.
Historical experiences show that people who use drugs can mobilise effectively to influence people involved in drug supply in ways that promote more caring, fairer practices.
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, UHRN has risen to providing new levels of health care, including dependence treatments and online counselling.
Participants discuss urgent health care issues brought up by the pandemic, including in relation to HIV prevention and support for people who use drugs in prison.