In South America, Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies stands out for having the highest gender gap and ranks second for its members’ age. Women make up just 17.5% of this body, far behind Bolivia, Ecuador, and Argentina, where women hold 46%, 43%, and 42% of parliamentary seats, respectively. These countries excel in gender balance due to […]
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