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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TSE ignores proposal against fraud in quotas and generates debate about risks to electoral diversity

The TSE has not included any proposals for preventing fraud in affirmative actions for black and indigenous candidates in the preliminary rules for the 2026 elections.

Feb 24 • 16:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TSE proposal on electoral spending opens a gap for the weakening of affirmative actions

Proposals by Brazil's Superior Electoral Court regarding electoral accountability may undermine affirmative actions for women, Black, and Indigenous candidates, according to experts.

Feb 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in the Munich Region: "As a Black person, I contribute to diversity among the Black community"

Jeanne-Marie Sindani and Aida Al Sheikh, candidates with immigrant backgrounds in the Munich region, face challenges in local politics but are driven by their commitment to diversity and making a difference in their communities.

Feb 19 • 10:26 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Jesse Jackson 'proved that a black man could be a serious contender for the White House'

Jesse Jackson's presidential campaigns set a precedent for African American candidates in the U.S.

Feb 17 • 14:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Carnival Parade in Würmtal: When a Red Sheriff Wants to Go to the Black Town Hall

The Würmtal carnival parade warmed the hearts of thousands of visitors, featuring costumes, upbeat performances, and local political candidates.

Feb 15 • 16:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

If you want to hire Black people, don’t require them to speak fluent English

The article discusses the unnecessary requirement of fluent English in Brazilian corporate job postings, which disproportionately impacts Black candidates and reinforces socio-economic disparities.

Feb 15 • 01:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Candidates with 'Black Money' Also Elected: A Comeback from 'Rock Bottom' for Some Who Were Defeated

Candidates previously implicated in corruption scandals have been elected, marking a significant shift from the last election's focus on political funding issues.

Feb 8 • 15:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF accuses Unir of evading quotas for 10 years; out of 62 exclusive positions, only 4 were for black people

The Federal Public Ministry has taken legal action against the Federal University of Rondônia for failing to comply with the Quota Law by reserving only a few positions for black candidates over the last decade.

Feb 6 • 15:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IBAMA opens selection process for paid internship in Belém and Santarém

IBAMA is offering paid internships in Belém and Santarém for students from various fields, with specific reservations for black candidates and persons with disabilities.

Feb 2 • 13:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IBAMA opens selection process for paid internship in Belém and Santarém

IBAMA has announced a selection process for paid internships in Belém and Santarém, providing opportunities across various fields with specific reservation quotas for black candidates and individuals with disabilities.

Feb 2 • 12:59 UTC

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