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Brazil's Supreme Court Expands Protections for Women Against Violence

Brazil's Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to broaden the Maria da Penha law, allowing protections for women against violence to extend beyond domestic incidents to outdoor situations. This decision aims to address the rising violence against women in Brazil, with a significant increase in protective measures granted in recent years.

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