‘Stop killing us’: Huge crowds rally in Brazil, decrying rise in femicide

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 8, 2025 at 05:35 AM

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Tens of thousands of people marched in cities across Brazil on Sunday, December 8, 2025, to protest femicide and gender-based violence. Demonstrations took place in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and other cities, with protesters calling for an end to femicide, rape, and misogyny. The marches were triggered by a series of high-profile cases, including the murder of a woman by a male colleague in Rio and the severe injuries inflicted on a woman by her ex-boyfriend in Sao Paulo. Protesters are demanding legislative changes and preventative measures to combat gender-based violence. The demonstrations also highlighted the rape and murder of an English teacher in Florianopolis.

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Taynara Souza Santos 70% Jair Bolsonaro 70% Alline de Souza Pedrotti 80% Flavio Bolsonaro 80% Rio de Janeiro ×280% Sao Paulo ×380% Brazil ×5100%

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femicide 100% gender-based violence 80% misogyny 70% protests 60% rape 60% violence against women 50% brazil 50% legislation 40%

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Very Negative

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90%

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Brazil

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