Brazilian Officers Sentenced for Asphyxiation Death Amidst Low Public Outcry
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Genivaldo de Jesus Santos, a Black man in Brazil, was killed by police in 2022 in a manner reminiscent of George Floyd's death, yet his case received significantly less public outcry. Despite Brazil's large Black population, systemic racism and the normalization of police violence against Black individuals contribute to the muted response. Experts suggest that Brazil's self-perception as a 'racial democracy' and its history of slavery play roles in this disparity. The officers involved were sentenced to lengthy prison terms, but the case highlights ongoing racial issues in Brazil.
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