Bill Increasing Penalties for Racism is Passed in Rio de Janeiro State

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro (ALERJ) enacted this week the bill proposed by deputy Carlos Minc, increasing the penalties to individuals, commercial establishments, industrial facilities, and other institutions that discriminate any citizen on account of their race, color, and ethnicity, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here