The 2024 municipal elections in São Paulo have set the stage for an intriguing political landscape. Eighteen cities will hold second-round votes on October 27 to determine their next mayors. Most of these contests pit right-wing candidates against each other. This trend reflects the growing influence of conservative parties in Brazil’s most populous state. Thirteen […]
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