In early 2024, Brazil’s National Congress, having turned to a more conservative stance, saw a significant political shift. Right-wing legislators gained ground, diminishing the influence of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s allies. In debates on prisoner leave, drug policies, and abortion, right-aligned legislators led discussions across platforms like X, Facebook, and Instagram, reflecting a […]
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