Eduardo Suplicy demands regulation of medicinal cannabis in an open letter to President Lula

The state deputy from São Paulo, Eduardo Suplicy (PT), published on his social media an open letter to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva asking for attention to the regulation of medicinal cannabis in Brazil.

“As your companion in struggles for 50 years, today I bring the reflection of a very important problem for me: the regulation of medicinal cannabis,” wrote the parliamentarian, who revealed that he has been using the oil for two and a half years to treat Parkinson's.
 

Suplicy expressed concern about the repression suffered by associations that produce and distribute the oil in a supportive manner. He mentioned the Santagaia Cannabis Association, from Lins (SP), which served more than a thousand patients and was the target of police actions, and the Flor da Vida Association, from Franca (SP), of which the deputy is a patient.

“I use cannabis oil with THC three times a day, and my quality of life, my cognition, and my tremors have improved a lot. As a patient, I can't even imagine being without the oil,” he emphasized.

The parliamentarian also criticized the lack of progress on the part of the federal government:

“Unfortunately, there has been no compliance with the deadline promised by the AGU and the Ministry of Health for the regulation of cannabis, and now the consequences are very serious.”

Suplicy reinforced that the dialogue between the associations and the government has not been respected, and warned that the justice system has authorized violent police actions against these entities.

In the letter, the deputy made a direct appeal to President Lula:

“It will be consistent with our history in the Workers' Party to support the popular movement for medicinal cannabis and the democratization of access to this revolutionary treatment.”

In closing the message, Suplicy reaffirmed his personal and political support:

“Aware of your sensitivity, always be assured that you can count on me in building a fairer, more supportive, and sovereign Brazil.”