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By Decree, Bolsonaro Dismantles Council for Protection of Children’s Rights

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the stroke of a pen, President Jair Bolsonaro targeted CONANDA (National Council for the Rights of Children and Adolescents) and virtually abolished the body.

In practice, the measures, published in a decree on Thursday, September 5th, reduce the council's power to make decisions and issue positions on the protection of the rights of minors.

It is not news that CONANDA has been weakened by Bolsonaro's government. In May . . .

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