Women make a difference in Brazilian politics and activism

Brazil is set to elect its new president in October. As tensions are heightened by Lula’s imprisonment, the recent assassination of councillor Marielle Franco and the stabbing of the ultra-right candidate, women are continuing to battle on the sidelines and are gaining ground in party politics and social (...)Read the full article

By Nazaret Castro

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