Drew Binsky | I Visited The World’s Largest Open Air Crack Market @drewbinsky | Uploaded October 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 week ago.
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In São Paulo, Brazil - there is a place called Cracolandia which is known as one of the world’s most infamous open-air drug markets, where thousands of people gather daily to consume and trade illegal substances. This area is notorious for its harsh living conditions and the social challenges it presents. Despite multiple government efforts to clear the area, Cracolândia continues to linger due to its deep-rooted issues like poverty, addiction, and the lack of long-term rehabilitation solutions. The scale of this crisis has made it a symbol of the complex relationship between drug abuse, homelessness, and public health in Brazil.
Walking through Cracolândia feels like stepping into a different world — like I'm living among the Walking Dead. All I experienced was a chaotic zone, about the size of a football field, filled with addicts, dealers, and makeshift shelters. For visitors and locals alike, Cracolândia is both a shocking reality and a wild reminder of the social inequalities that continue to plague major urban centers. And despite its reputation, it also serves as a critical case study for understanding the larger global issue of urban drug epidemics.
I'd love to get your thoughts on Cracolândia in the comments down below. Thanks for watching.
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I'm Drew Binsky and I have been to EVERY country in the world (197/197). I make documentaries about interesting people and cultures in faraway places. My ultimate goal is to inspire you to travel because I think it's the best education that you can get. And our planet is beautiful!
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In São Paulo, Brazil - there is a place called Cracolandia which is known as one of the world’s most infamous open-air drug markets, where thousands of people gather daily to consume and trade illegal substances. This area is notorious for its harsh living conditions and the social challenges it presents. Despite multiple government efforts to clear the area, Cracolândia continues to linger due to its deep-rooted issues like poverty, addiction, and the lack of long-term rehabilitation solutions. The scale of this crisis has made it a symbol of the complex relationship between drug abuse, homelessness, and public health in Brazil.
Walking through Cracolândia feels like stepping into a different world — like I'm living among the Walking Dead. All I experienced was a chaotic zone, about the size of a football field, filled with addicts, dealers, and makeshift shelters. For visitors and locals alike, Cracolândia is both a shocking reality and a wild reminder of the social inequalities that continue to plague major urban centers. And despite its reputation, it also serves as a critical case study for understanding the larger global issue of urban drug epidemics.
I'd love to get your thoughts on Cracolândia in the comments down below. Thanks for watching.
#brazil #travel #dangerous
✅ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel by clicking here ➞ youtube.com/channel/UC0Ize0RLIbGdH5x4wI45G-A
▶️ Watch my favorite videos ➞ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhiP3P44ul3Y8LDbhXJmhVsVWcpe-7O4O
Thank you to ElevenLabs for dubbing my videos into Spanish, French and Portuguese! If you want to learn more about their amazing technology, click this link: elevenlabs.io/drew_binsky
I wrote a book called JUST GO, with exclusive travel stories & tips to inspire you on your next adventures! Grab it on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/6biKO
Get your annual travel insurance plan with Allianz: https://shorturl.at/VztfJ
FIND ME ON:
► INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/drewbinsky
► TIK TOK: tiktok.com/@drewbinsky
► FACEBOOK: facebook.com/drewbinsky
► YOUTUBE 2ND CHANNEL: https://rb.gy/a65sj
👨🏻🦰 WHO AM I?
I'm Drew Binsky and I have been to EVERY country in the world (197/197). I make documentaries about interesting people and cultures in faraway places. My ultimate goal is to inspire you to travel because I think it's the best education that you can get. And our planet is beautiful!
MOST POPULAR YOUTUBE VIDEOS:
► He Is The Ice Man: y2u.be/VF8dkjEdKNo
► Tallest Humans on Earth: y2u.be/u03kNQNclGY
► He Hasn't Slept Since 1962: y2u.be/EDx1JvPEtxs
► 3 Things You Can't Do in North Korea: y2u.be/mNsx0Nqryos
► Why is Everything Free in Pakistan?: y2u.be/CWeWxl7ruGE
🙏 GET IN TOUCH!
► Website: world.drewbinsky.com
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