Politics · Brazil · 2 days ago

Brazilian lawmaker-elect Ana Elisa faces racist abuse and threats online

Brazilian lawmaker-elect Ana Elisa faces racist abuse and threats online

Ana Elisa, Brazil’s youngest woman elected to Congress, was chosen to help coordinate President Lula’s online campaign.

She says she has faced racist abuse and threats of death and rape on social media.

Brazil’s Justice Ministry asked federal police to open an investigation.

The threats highlight the risks women in public life can face online.

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