Brazilian Lawmakers Try to Raise Awareness on Human Rights Violations | EWTN News Nightly

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Brazil is Latin America's leading economy and one of the largest democracies in the world, but media reports and even the US State Department say there are numerous verified accounts of human rights violations. Now, Brazilian lawmakers are trying to raise awareness among US lawmakers. More than a dozen Brazilian lawmakers and exiled journalists went to Capitol Hill, speaking out about the actions of Brazil's president and its Supreme Court. Human Rights Subcommittee Chair, Congressman Chris Smith says violations of free speech, and other atrocities are taking place in the Latin American country. Representative Chris Smith says, "There is vast evidence that this is exactly what is going on in Brazil today, where investigations, inquiries, media bans, content removal orders are used to single out the opposition to President Lula." Eduardo Bolsonaro, a member of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, and son of the former president, says those who speak out are being jailed. Critics say newly released court documents reveal former President Bolsonaro presented top military leaders with a plan to remain in power after he lost the 2022 presidential election. Capitol Hill Correspondent, Erik Rosales reports. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf

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