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Political Violence Against Women Spikes 11-Fold in Brazil, Threatening Democratic Participation
Politics• 2h ago

Political Violence Against Women Spikes 11-Fold in Brazil, Threatening Democratic Participation

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court reports an 11-fold increase in political violence cases against women since 2022, disproportionately affecting Black women.

Gender-Based Political Violence Cases Skyrocket 11-Fold at Brazil’s Electoral Court
PROPolitics• Sep 26

Gender-Based Political Violence Cases Skyrocket 11-Fold at Brazil’s Electoral Court

Cases of violence against women in politics filed with Brazil's Superior Electoral Court jumped from 15 in 2022 to 177 in 2026.