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Brazil: candidate for governor of Amazonas attacks journalist during debate

"In a debate promoted by the Brazilian TV network (SBT, by its Portuguese acronym) on Thurs. Sept. 29 where candidates for governor of Amazonas were present, the Senator and candidate Eduardo Braga (Brazilian Democratic Movement party or MDB), during the break, attacked journalist Márcia Dantas, of SBT Brasilia. During the break, the candidate demanded, shouting, a right of reply against candidate Henrique de Oliveira, from Podemos [formerly, the National Labor Party]. 'Are you, sir, shouting at me because I'm a woman? You respect me!,' the journalist replied."

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