Silvio Almeida fired

Brazilian President Fires Human Rights Minister Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has dismissed Silvio Almeida, the country’s human rights minister, following accusations of sexual harassment involving at least two women, including Racial Equality Minister Anielle Franco. Almeida, a prominent figure in Brazil's fight against racism, has denied the allegations, but the scandal has cast...