Brazils federal police have formally accused former human rights minister, Silvio Almeida, of sexual misconduct, following his dismissal last year due to similar allegations. Prosecutors will decide if formal charges are pursued, with the Supreme Court potentially reviewing the case. Almeida, a prominent voice against racism, was fired by President Lula da Silva after multiple complaints were reported. The accusations have been a significant blow to Lulas government, highlighting the broader issue of violence against women in Brazil, where more than one in three women experience sexual or gender-based violence annually.
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