UDV’s Internal Clashes Shows that Religion and Politics Cannot Be Separated

Glauber Loures De Assis and Bia Labate

The disclosure, which is in plain view, of a powerful group of UDV members linked to Bolsonarism, supporters of a coup d’état, is stunning, given UDV’s beautiful history. It was UDV that started the heroic battle for religious freedom and fundamental rights in the United States, culminating in the victory against the U.S. government in the Supreme Court. This victory granted UDV the right to consume ayahuasca in religious ceremonies throughout the United States, one of the most significant achievements of the ayahuasca community worldwide... continue reading.