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Systemic Violence Against Women Threatens Quality of Brazilian Democracy
Politics• 7m ago

Systemic Violence Against Women Threatens Quality of Brazilian Democracy

A record high in femicides and widespread political abuse against female legislators signals a crisis for women's participation in Brazilian politics.

Bolsonaro-Moraes Jet Scandal Deepens as CNJ Cancels R$4.7 Billion in Payments Linked to Corrupt Scheme
PROMarkets• 9m ago

Bolsonaro-Moraes Jet Scandal Deepens as CNJ Cancels R$4.7 Billion in Payments Linked to Corrupt Scheme

A deepening judicial scandal, featuring a shared jet and a massive anti-corruption action, rocked Brazil's political class weeks before a tight election.

Brazil’s Election Sees Record Indigenous Candidates Amid Alarming Rise in Political Violence
Politics• 1h ago

Brazil’s Election Sees Record Indigenous Candidates Amid Alarming Rise in Political Violence

Upcoming 2026 general elections in Brazil feature a record number of Indigenous candidates, set against a backdrop of severely increasing political violence targeting marginalized groups.

Gender-Based Political Violence Cases Skyrocket Eleven-Fold in Brazil as 2026 Election Approaches
Politics• Sep 23

Gender-Based Political Violence Cases Skyrocket Eleven-Fold in Brazil as 2026 Election Approaches

Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court reports an eleven-fold increase in political violence cases against women, threatening female participation and democratic integrity ahead of the 2026 municipal election.