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As gangs gain influence, Brazil seeks to shield election from candidates with criminal ties

RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 22 - Brazil has opened a new front against organized crime to keep candidates suspected of criminal ties off the ballot at October's general election in what experts say is an unprecedented effort…

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The Straits TimesSep 22, 2026, 10:09 AM

As gangs gain influence, Brazil seeks to shield election from candidates with criminal ties

RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 22 - Brazil has opened a new front against organized crime to keep candidates suspected of criminal ties off the ballot at October's general election in what experts say is an unprecedented effort in Latin American politics.

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