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Brazil’s veiled racism: the truth behind the numbers

Brazil’s veiled racism: the truth behind the numbers

Economic data clearly show that social inequality in Brazil is closely tied to a racially discriminatory system — despite the progress made by the anti-racist movement.

Isabela Cruz

Sep 4, 2024

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4 min read

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