https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-knife-and-a-pledge-brazil-s-candidates-court-women-with-promises-to-combat-violenceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-knife-and-a-pledge-brazil-s-candidates-court-women-with-promises-to-combat-violencehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-knife-and-a-pledge-brazil-s-candidates-court-women-with-promises-to-combat-violence#u97810Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:51:35 +0000Brazilian 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 mattersThe 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