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A knife and a pledge: Brazil’s candidates court women with promises to combat violence

Brazilian presidential candidates, including Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, are making promises to combat violence against women to appeal to female voters, who make up 53% of the electorate. Bolsonaro has vowed to impose chemical castration on rapists and child abusers. Other candidates are also making similar pledges to tackle the issue of violence, which has dominated the election campaign.

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  • ✓ Women make up 53% of Brazil's electorate.
  • ✓ Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has vowed to impose chemical castration on rapists and child abusers.
  • ✓ Violence has dominated Brazil's election campaign.
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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's proposal for chemical castration of rapists and child abusers has garnered attention and support, highlighting the growing focus on violence against women in the election.

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  1. Brazil's candidates court women with anti-violence pledges

    Brazilian presidential candidates, including Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, are making promises to combat violence against women to appeal to female voters, who make up 53% of the electorate. Bolsonaro has vowed to impose chemical castration on rapists and child abusers. Other candidates are also making similar pledges to tackle the issue of violence, which has dominated the election campaign.

    Why it matters

    The issue of violence has taken center stage in Brazil's election, with crime and security being key concerns for voters. Women, in particular, are a crucial demographic, and candidates are seeking to win their support by addressing the problem of violence against them. Brazil has a high rate of femicide and violence against women, making it a pressing issue for the country's leaders.

    What is confirmed

    • Women make up 53% of Brazil's electorate.
    • Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has vowed to impose chemical castration on rapists and child abusers.
    • Violence has dominated Brazil's election campaign.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The effectiveness of chemical castration as a deterrent is disputed.

    What to watch next

    • The outcome of the Brazilian presidential election
    • The implementation of Senator Bolsonaro's proposed policies on violence against women
    • The impact of the election on crime and security in Brazil
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. AP News — A knife and a pledge: Brazil’s candidates court women with promises to combat violence
    2. chronicle-tribune.com — Rio residents find their own way to tackle gangs as crime dominates Brazil’s election
    3. brookings.edu — Crime and security take center stage in Brazil’s election
    4. timesdaily.com — Rio residents find their own way to tackle gangs
    5. GazetteXtra — Brazil Women Election
    6. www.yahoo.com — A knife and a pledge: Brazil’s candidates court women with ...
    7. www.aol.com — A knife and a pledge: Brazil’s candidates court women with ...
    8. www.winnipegfreepress.com — A knife and a pledge: Brazil’s candidates court women with ...
    9. sitkasentinel.com — A knife and a pledge: Brazil’s candidates court women with ...
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