Posted on September 24, 2008 by Colin Brayton
In the view of researcher Cezar Faria, what is worrisome in this nexus between politics and Carnaval is the involvement of the leaders of some carnival societies with organized crime, which could impose on communities “a political project similar to what has come to public attention with respect to the militias.”
Baseadas no apelo popular, escolas [...]
Filed under: Brazil, Life in Sambodia, Organized Crime, Politics | Tagged: Anisio, Beija-Flor, Carnaval, corruption, Hurricane, milícias, militias, paramilitaries | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 24, 2008 by Colin Brayton
Juiz cassa candidatura de petista no Recife: Elections judge cancels the candidacy of the leading candidate for the mayor of Recife, capital of Pernambuco.
João da Costa of the PT (Workers’ Party) is alleged to have made improper use of the public administration for electoral purposes.
Computers of city government workers were found to contain campaign materials [...]
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