Breaking News | Brazil's first black justice says he won't run for president

2 years ago

SAO PAULO – Brazil's first black Supreme Court justice says he won't run for president, quashing widespread speculation. Joaquim Barbosa announced his decision on Twitter Tuesday, calling it "strictly personal." Many thought Barbosa could win support from voters on the left and right and unify a deeply divided Brazil. Barbosa has voiced support for social programs identified with the left but also won praise from conservatives for handing down corruption convictions to members of former Preside...

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