Increase in neo-Nazi groups in Brazil warn the UN

2024-05-08 09:06:15

The spread of the neo-nazi ideology has become a growing challenge for governments around the world. Recently, Brazil has raised its voice before the United Nations (UN) by issuing a alert worrisome.

The National Human Rights Council of Brazil has sent a letter to the UN highlighting the worrying increase in cases of hate speech in the country. This letter also highlights the increase in violent attacks in schools and reports of cybercrime.

A study carried out by researcher Adriana Dias reveals that, at the beginning of 2022, around 530 neo-Nazi nuclei were registered in Brazil, with approximately 10,000 members. The most affected states are Sao Paulo, followed by Santa Catarina, Paraná and Río Grande do Sul.

Although the apology of Nazism is considered a crime in Brazilpunishable by up to five years in prison and fines, there are few ongoing judicial proceedings on this issue.

Representatives of the National Human Rights Council are carrying out inspections in four states, collecting testimonies from victims to propose concrete actions to combat this extremism.

What is it to be a neo-Nazi?

To be neo-Nazi is adhering to an extremist ideology that promotes the supremacy of the white race and discrimination against other races, ethnicities and social groups.

Neo-Nazis often idealize and glorify the Nazi regime of Germany lead by Adolf Hitler during world war II. This includes adopting symbols, gestures and slogans associated with the Nazismas well as spreading hatred towards ethnic minorities, immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, among other groups.

Being a neo-Nazi involves espousing anti-Semitic, racist and xenophobic beliefs, and is often manifested through hate speech, violent actions and terrorist activities.

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2024-05-08 09:06:15