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In Brazil, hundreds of senators, congresspeople and businessmen — even the president — have been caught up in a sprawling graft scandal, outraging citizens and undermining governance. But public corruption is not the only threat to the nation, say Renato Sérgio de Lima and Samira Bueno. It is not even the most dangerous one.
Each year some 60,000 Brazilians are killed — 10% of all homicides worldwide. As terrorised voters look to authoritarian leaders to impose law and order, Brazil’s democracy hangs in the balance.
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Bricks, laid out in front of Congress, represent the staggering number of Brazilians killed each week.
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Renato Sérgio de Lima, Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration (EBAPE/FGV)
Some 60,000 Brazilians are killed each year, accounting for 10% of all homicides worldwide. As terrorised voters look to authoritarian leaders to impose order, Brazil's democracy hangs in the balance.
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Arts + Culture
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Ambelin Kwaymullina, University of Western Australia
These books introduce children to Indigenous culture and experiences through colourful pictures and powerful storytelling.
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Health + Medicine
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Jean Burke, Australian Catholic University
Tanzania has one of the highest rates of albinism in the world. The media in the country has an important role to play in protecting them from harm.
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Science + Technology
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Steffen Roth, Sup de Co La Rochelle
A new study of how frequently certain words were used between 1800 and 2000 shows that political power as a guiding principle is more important than money and religious belief.
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