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Brazil sees 11-fold increase in gender-based political violence
Gender-based political violence in Brazil has seen a dramatic escalation, with judicial processes related to these crimes increasing 11-fold between 2022 and 2024, according to data from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE).
Social movements and human rights organizations have submitted a formal report to the TSE detailing various incidents of physical and digital aggression against female candidates and officials. Reported cases include a state deputy in Pernambuco being hospitalized after being struck by a stone, an explosive device being thrown at a campaign team in Espírito Santo, and death threats in Rio de Janeiro that referenced the murder of Marielle Franco. In Minas Gerais, a candidate reportedly faced online rape threats and the exposure of family members' personal data.
A 2025 study by the Marielle Franco Institute highlighted the racial dimension of this crisis, finding that 87% of victims of political violence were Black women. Organizations such as Terra de Direitos are calling for stricter accountability for aggressors and increased cooperation with digital platforms to curb these attacks, which they argue threaten the integrity of Brazilian democracy.
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André Mendonça · Brazil · Floriano de Azevedo Marques · Instituto Marielle Franco · Marielle Franco · Marielle Franco Institute · Progressistas · Terra de Direitos · Tribunal Regional Eleitoral do Paraná · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral
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- [● 17 SOURCES] A state deputy in Pernambuco was hospitalized after being struck by a stone during a campaign event. jornalenoticias.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · www.noticiaja.com · sitedaserra.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · +11 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] A candidate in Minas Gerais faced online rape threats and the exposure of family members' personal data. jornalenoticias.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · www.noticiaja.com · sitedaserra.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · +11 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] A candidate in Rio de Janeiro received death threats that explicitly referenced the murder of Marielle Franco. jornalenoticias.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · www.noticiaja.com · sitedaserra.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · +11 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] Social movements submitted a report to the TSE requesting state measures to curb gender-based political violence. jornalenoticias.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · www.noticiaja.com · sitedaserra.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · +11 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] An explosive device was thrown at the campaign staff of a federal deputy candidate in Espírito Santo. jornalenoticias.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · www.noticiaja.com · sitedaserra.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · +11 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] Processes related to gender-based political violence increased 11 times between 2022 and 2024. jornalenoticias.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · www.noticiaja.com · sitedaserra.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · +11 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] A 2025 study by the Marielle Franco Institute found that 87% of victims of political violence were Black women. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · informa1.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · +10 more