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Brazil detains Spanish woman for racism, in latest high-profile arrest
Brazil’s federal police detained a Spanish citizen at Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos airport for racism, the latest high-profile arrest of a foreign tourist under Brazil’s strict anti-racism laws, which carry penalties of two to five years imprisonment and fines. The incident occurred after a Latam Airlines flight crew from Sao Luis reported the case to authorities.
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