Women politicians in Brazil confront attacks and demand representation
Black and feminist organisations issued a letter on 28 March urging that Antonia Cariongo (PSOL) remain in the Senate race after her pre‑candidacy was withdrawn in a party agreement that allocated the seat to Felipe Camarão (PT) and Enilton Rodrigues (Leões). The letter, signed by groups such as the Instituto Marielle Franco and the Articulação de Mulheres Negras Brasileiras, argued that the decision implicated racism, gender inequality and political violence.
Sammara Aguiar, PL’s pre‑candidate for the state deputy seat in Campina Grande, has adopted a harder tone, urging supporters to increase mobilisation and involvement in the projects of Flávio Bolsonaro and Efraim Filho. In a WhatsApp reply she said, “Aggression is stealing the people, lying, being corrupt,” emphasizing her firm stance.
Manuela d'Ávila, Senate candidate for Rio Grande do Sul (PSOL), reported a targeted “Anti‑Manu” sticker that showed her portrait crossed out in red. The sticker, created by Júlia Zardo (Novo‑RS), was displayed by deputy‑candidate Luciano Zucco (PL). The incident sparked condemnation from PT leaders, who labeled it gender‑based political violence and highlighted the ongoing misogyny faced by women in Brazilian politics.
Entities: Antonia Cariongo · Júlia Zardo · Luciano Zucco · Manuela d'Ávila · Sammara Aguiar
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Black and feminist organisations issued a letter demanding Antonia Cariongo remain in the Senate race. (c65e17da-d940-4976-861e-31422fb0f9bd)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sammara Aguiar said in a WhatsApp message that “aggression is stealing the people, lying, being corrupt.” (f2744ab0-e47d-4d2f-b65d-d646e678ae35)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manuela d'Ávila, Senate candidate for Rio Grande do Sul, was targeted with an “Anti‑Manu” sticker showing her portrait crossed out in red. (ab7b41aa-faa0-4b6f-9200-e4e4fa18afb0)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sammara Aguiar, PL pre‑candidate for state deputy, has adopted a tougher rhetorical stance and urged greater mobilisation among supporters. (f2744ab0-e47d-4d2f-b65d-d646e678ae35)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] PT politicians condemned the anti‑Manu sticker as gender‑based political violence. (ab7b41aa-faa0-4b6f-9200-e4e4fa18afb0)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The letter supporting Cariongo was signed by organisations including the Instituto Marielle Franco and the Articulation of Black Brazilian Women. (c65e17da-d940-4976-861e-31422fb0f9bd)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The anti‑Manu sticker was created by federal deputy candidate Júlia Zardo (Novo‑RS) and displayed by Luciano Zucco (PL). (ab7b41aa-faa0-4b6f-9200-e4e4fa18afb0)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Antonia Cariongo's pre‑candidacy for the Brazilian Senate was withdrawn by PSOL as part of a party agreement. (c65e17da-d940-4976-861e-31422fb0f9bd)