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France 24
France 24
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Louise RAULAIS

Political violence casts a shadow over Brazil’s general election

A pro-democracy rally in Sao Paulo on August 11, 2022. © Nelson Almeida, AFP

Upcoming elections in Brazil are the most polarised in recent history and also the most radicalised – across the country, the electoral campaign has been marked by physical attacks, death threats and even murder. It is a source of growing concern as the October 2 vote draws closer, with more than 67 percent of the population saying they fear becoming a victim of violence for their political choices, according to a recent survey by the Datafolha polling firm. 

“I’m going to send someone to kill you, I know where you live.” 

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