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Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

191 clusters · 718 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazilian municipalities launch initiatives to combat domestic violence

As Brazil marks the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, the nation faces a surge in gender-based violence. In 2025, Brazil recorded 1,571 femicides, a figure that has remained a record high for four consecutive y

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São Paulo urban zoning legal dispute

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: São Paulo officials dispute court ruling on city zoning laws

A legal dispute has emerged in São Paulo regarding the city’s zoning laws and urban development regulations. Following a Court of Justice decision declaring the July 2024 zoning map unconstitutional, a conflict has devel

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Brazil municipal guard recruitment and legislative reform

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: São Paulo municipalities open hundreds of Municipal Guard vacancies

Municipalities in Brazil continue to expand recruitment for Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) positions. In Itanhaém, São Paulo, applications for 20 vacancies plus a reserve list remain open until September 29, 2026, with tota

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Brazil summer 2026 cultural festival wave

703 clusters · 1171 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazilian music festivals announce 2026 lineups

The August festival season in Brazil continues to expand through musical tours, regional celebrations, and large-scale cultural gatherings. In the music sector, Grupo Revelação and Xande de Pilares are conducting the ‘Ta

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