Despite Brazil's constitutional protection of religious freedom, the rise of neo-Pentecostal churches, especially in Rio, has coincided with increasing intolerance towards Afro-Brazilian religions.
Participants celebrated with banners, dances, and rituals, highlighting the country's religious variety, yet the backdrop of rising intolerance presents a stark contrast.
From 2018 to 2023, religious intolerance complaints surged by 140.3%, indicating a troubling trend that undermines Brazil's commitment to religious diversity.
Perpetrators of crimes motivated by religious intolerance face up to five years in prison and fines, yet acts of violence against Afro-Brazilian religions continue.
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