(Opinion) The centrist and pragmatic Social Democratic Party (PSD) is making noticeable waves in Brazil’s political pool. For the first time since its establishment, they’re at the forefront with 968 mayors, a significant jump from their 2020 count of 660. This 47% surge is largely thanks to mayors switching sides. This places the party under […]
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