Civil society groups from around the world reject the 'war on drugs' narrative being used to justify pressure, interference, and intervention in Venezuela—warning of militarisation, human rights violations, and dangerous regional precedents.
As the 'narcoterrorism' rhetoric is weaponised to intensify the 'war on drugs', this event explores its human rights consequences and the mechanisms needed to ensure accountability and protect international law.
Niaah et al. lead an issue of Caribbean Quarterly, offering insights into the regional cannabis landscape, exploring policy and regulatory challenges and opportunities, socio-cultural significance, and many other dimensions.
Jamaica's cannabis regulation must shift course and priorities: from enabling corporate greed and perpetuating racial inequality, to prioritising social equity and reparations.
TNI summarises the discussions held by representatives of grower communities in the region on the need to build inclusive and sustainable business models that integrate equity, human rights, public health, patient access, fair trade and environmental resilience.
