Black candidates face barriers to reducing inequality in elections

New rules defined by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) establish that, as of this year’s elections, the proportional distribution of electoral resources, including budget and advertising time, between white and black candidates is mandatory. But advances in the search for greater representation in the electoral process still run into a series of difficulties.

Although blacks or browns represent about 56% of the Brazilian population, only 44% of councilors, 32% of mayors, 26% of governors and 23% of deputies and senators in the country are black.

In this episode of E Tem Mais, Carol Nogueira presents an overview of the obstacles that hamper the chances of success of black candidates in the elections in Brazil. To describe the barriers that prevent a greater reduction of racial inequality in the electoral process, Friar David Raimundo dos Santos, founder of the NGO Educafro, and the Diversity Specialist from CNN BrazilMaurício Pestana.

THE CNN will hold the first presidential debate of 2022. The confrontation between the candidates will be broadcast live on August 6, on TV and on all digital platforms.

Source: CNN Brasil

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