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Brazil has 0.539 by the Gini index, based on 2018 data. It is among the ten most unequal countries in the world, being the only Latin American in the list where Africans appear. Brazil is more unequal than Botswana, with 0.533 according to the Gini index, a small country neighboring South Africa with just over two million inhabitants. [7]
Political liberalization and the declining world economy contributed to Brazil's economic and social problems. In 1978 and 1980, huge strikes took place in the industrial ring around São Paulo. Protesters asserted that wage increases indexed to the inflation rate were far below an acceptable standard of living.
Human rights in Brazil include the right to life and freedom of speech; and condemnation of slavery and torture. The nation ratified the American Convention on Human Rights . [ 1 ] The 2017 Freedom in the World report by Freedom House gives Brazil a score of "2" for both political rights and civil liberties; "1" represents the most free, and "7 ...
Social apartheid is a common theme in studies of the implications of Brazil's huge income disparities, [9] The term "social apartheid" (and the inequities associated with it) are recognized as a serious issue even by Brazil's elites, who benefit from it: Despite decades of impressive economic growth, the striking social inequities remain. In a ...
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The average Brazilian citizen is estimated to pay 40.5% of their income in taxes, [49] yet the country still suffers from various social and infrastructural problems such as poorly functioning health services, a low education rate, [50] [51] inadequate welfare benefits, and a growing but still low rate of employment.
Not long ago, we introduced you to comic artist Maaike Hartjes, who explores uncomfortable topics such as racism, politics, human rights, and other social issues. Maaike has a knack for putting ...
Corruption in Brazil exists on all levels of society from the top echelons of political power to the smallest municipalities. [1] [2] [3] Operation Car Wash showed central government members using the prerogatives of their public office for rent-seeking activities, ranging from political support to siphoning funds from state-owned corporation for personal gain.