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☆ A wave of indigenous women run for Brazil's Congress in Bolsonaro backlash
  + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Amanda Perobelli Pilar Olivares | Amanda Perobelli | Pilar Olivares | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +5 min
Indigenous Sonia Guajajara, head of the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB) organisation and candidate for federal deputy, takes part in an interview in Sao Paulo, Brazil, September 21, 2022. REUTERS/Amanda PerobelliSAO PAULO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - A record number of indigenous leaders, most of them women, are running for federal office in Brazil's election next month, in a backlash against the policies of President Jair Bolsonaro. "This election is crucial," said Sonia Guajajara, head of Brazil's main indigenous umbrella organization, the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), who is running for Congress. "Today, it is the women who are taking up the fight and leading the struggle of indigenous people in Brazil." Four decades passed before the election of another indigenous representative in Congress – a woman, Joenia Wapichana, from the state of Roraima.
☆ Analysis: Amid tense Brazil election, Petrobras emerges as surprise market darling
  + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Gram Slattery Paula Laier | Gram Slattery | Paula Laier | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +5 min
A man runs past banners with photos of presidential candidates, Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro, Ciro Gomes and former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil September 1, 2022. Faced with that and the likely return of a left-wing government in next month's election, some investors have moved to the sidelines. Despite this year's chaotic news flow, Petrobras has so far vindicated the bulls in the local market. "Petrobras shares are really cheap," said one Sao Paulo fund manager with about 20 billion reais ($3.9 billion) under management. Like many interviewed for this article, he requested anonymity to talk frankly about the state firm amid a heated election.
☆ In divisive election, Brazil's trans candidates face threats, intimidation
  + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Steven Grattan | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +5 min
Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterAmong more than 30 trans candidates tracked by the National Association of Travestis and Transgender People (ANTRA), about 80% have received threats or been intimidated during this election cycle period, said researcher Bruna Benavides. The candidates most targeted by political violence and threats tend to be Black women and LGBT people, especially trans women, said researcher Cesar Munoz of Human Rights Watch. "Attacks on trans candidates, especially threats against transfeminine identities are much more intense, violent and numerous than against any other candidate," said Benavides of Rio de Janeiro-based ANTRA. "Political parties often don't take these threats seriously, especially against trans women," Munoz said. Reuters interviewed eight trans and travesti candidates who reported threats and intimidation on the campaign trail.
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