NGO (NGO) Human Rights Watch was closer to another political assassination in Brazil and demanded that presidential candidates “strongly condemn” the crime.
“All candidates should strongly condemn the killing of Benedito Cardoso dos Santos and any act of political violence, intimidation or threat during the election period.”
“Candidates should encourage their supporters to respect the positions of their political opponents and never resort to violence,” HRW Americas Director Juanita Goebertus Estrada said in a statement.
The representative further notes that “this call is particularly important in the highly polarized context of the Brazilian election.” “Brazilians deserve peaceful elections and should be able to engage in political discussions without fear of violence or reprisals for their views.”
source: Noticias
