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Michele Alves
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Brazil expands response to gender-based violence
190 clusters · 717 sources · last updated
Latest: Mauá launches lecture series to prevent violence against women
As Brazil marks the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, the nation is facing a surge in gender-based violence. In 2025, Brazil recorded 1,571 femicides, and 2026 has seen a rise in protective orders, with nearly
Brazil implements ban on online betting and virtual casinos
150 clusters · 954 sources · last updated
Latest: Brazil police investigate death linked to online gambling debts
Brazil’s strategy to manage the betting boom has culminated in a direct prohibition of the sector. In late September 2026, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Provisional Measure No. 1.394 to ban online sports bet