The events of January 8, 2023, in Brazil, where significant unrest occurred at government buildings in Brasília, have sparked widespread discussion and differing opinions across the nation. A Datafolha survey shows 65% of Brazilians see the events as vandalism, while 30% consider them coup attempts. This variation in perception highlights a broad spectrum of viewpoints […]
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