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Decree establishes racial quotas in 30% of positions of trust

The decree establishing the measure was signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, this Tuesday (21), in a ceremony at Palácio do Planalto commemorating the International Day of the Fight for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. (Agency Brazil)

Racism complaint against Bruna Griphao is filed due to lack of evidence

The Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro archived the complaint filed by lawyer William Faintych, due to Bruna Griphao's allegedly racist speech against Fred Nicácio on Big Brother Brasil 23. In a conversation with Sarah Aline, at the end of February, when the doctor was still at the confinement, the actress called him a “mourning vulture”.

The decision is public and can be accessed on the internet. In it, the agency claims to have not found consistent evidence to move forward with the investigation. (UOL)

Earlier, on social media, the actress' team spoke out about the matter, denying any bad intentions on her part. (Estadão)(I.e.

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What is racism? How does it occur and why is it important to combat it?

While black and brown people make up 54% of the Brazilian population, they represent 84% of those killed in police actions, according to data from the Brazilian Public Security Forum. The organization also reveals that 2 out of every 3 people incarcerated in the country are black. Racism and racial slurs became a crime in Brazil around 30 years ago. But, according to experts, the forms of racial discrimination are diverse and are part of everyday life in society. O Curto explains what the main forms of racism are and the concepts you need to understand about the racial issue in Brazil.

Relationship coach received R$5.950 in Emergency Aid

Relationship coach Fabrício Castro, who is Brazilian and signed the rental contract for the mansion where a party was held for the foreign group investigated after a course on how to win over women, in São Paulo, received R$5.950 in Emergency Aid. (g1)

What should you know about the 'Croach Coaches' case?

In recent days, a group called 'Millionaire Social Club' drew attention after holding a party in a mansion in São Paulo. The group is being investigated by the state's Civil Police, which was called in by women who say they were deceived and had their images exposed without consent, involving a “making out course”. Come and understand the case.

Lula claims that the military is committed to depoliticizing the Armed Forces

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) stated this Tuesday (21) that he obtained a commitment from military commanders to act to depoliticize the Armed Forces. Lula also added that his government intends to forward a proposal to the National Congress so that military personnel who intend to run for elected positions must be retired. (FSP)(I.e.

Americanas presents judicial recovery plan

Americanas submitted its judicial recovery plan to the 4th Business Court of Rio de Janeiro, this Monday (20). The step is part of the process that began on January 19, in which the company admitted to having R$43 billion in debt with 16,3 creditors.

The retailer's plan was presented within the deadline established by the Court and includes a contribution of R$10 billion, to be made by the company's trio of reference shareholders: Jorge Paulo Lemann, Marcel Herrmann Telles and Carlos Alberto Sicupira. (Nexus Newspaper)(I.e.

Senate approves project that creates National Men's Rosary Day

The Education, Culture and Sports Committee of the Federal Senate approved, this Tuesday (21), the project that establishes the National Men's Rosary Day, a Christian movement originating from the Catholic Church. Already approved in the Chamber of Deputies, Bill (PL) 2676/21 goes to presidential sanction.

Authored by federal deputy Eros Biondini (PL-MG), the project defines the 8th of September to celebrate the Rosary of Men. (Congress in Focus)

Lula says that maintaining Selic at 13,75% by the BC is “irresponsible”

President Lula said this Tuesday (21) that the Central Bank's maintenance of the interest rate at 13,75% is “irresponsible” and that he will continue fighting to reduce it, aiming to boost the economy with more investment.

In an interview with the left-wing portal 247, Lula stated that the current level of the Selic is “absurd” and only pleases the financial system. “There is no reason, no explanation, no logic. The only one who agrees with high interest rates is the financial system, which survives and lives off it and makes a lot of money from speculation,” said the president. (CNN Brazil)

Central Bank of Brazil: what is it and how does it work?

The Central Bank of Brazil (Bacen) is the main financial institution of the national economy. Bacen is an institution with complete autonomy, that is, it is not subordinate to other bodies. Understand better how this organ works.

Strong earthquake is recorded in Pakistan and Afghanistan

A strong earthquake lasting at least 30 seconds was felt this Tuesday (21) night in Pakistan and Afghanistan, according to witness reports. According to the United States Geological Survey, the tremor reached magnitude 6,5. (UOL)

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