Brazil
Brazil's picture blends racial inequality heavily affecting the Afro-Brazilian diaspora, extreme political polarization, and violent football factionalism.
Who gets targeted here
Political polarization
Brazil experiences intense political polarization between right-wing populism and left-wing coalitions, resulting in violence around elections, family estrangement, and attacks on democratic institutions.
Where this comes from
- Datafolha (2023)"Significant percentage of voters report ending friendships over politics."
Sports rivalry violence
Brazil suffers from severe violence related to 'Torcidas Organizadas' (organized football fan groups). Clashes frequently result in fatalities, leading to bans on away fans in several states.
Where this comes from
- Unicamp Study on Football Violence (2022)
Anti-LGBTQ+ bias
Despite progressive laws in some areas, Brazil consistently records one of the highest numbers of lethal hate crimes against transgender and gender-diverse people globally.
Where this comes from
- Transgender Europe (TGEU) Trans Murder Monitoring (2023)
Anti-Black bias
Afro-Brazilians face extreme disparities in police violence (lethal force in favelas) and systemic economic exclusion, despite making up a majority of the population.
Where this comes from
- Brazilian Forum on Public Security (2023)"Black and mixed-race people account for 84% of deaths by police."