Lula Fires Human Rights Minister Over Harassment Allegations.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has fired his Minister of Human Rights, Silvio Almeida, following allegations of sexual harassment. The allegations were made public by the non-governmental organization Me Too Brazil, which supports victims of sexual abuse. Almeida denies any wrongdoing. Lula has called for an investigation into the matter and emphasized the importance of democracy, respect for human rights, and respect for subordinates. Almeida is an intellectual and lawyer known for his work on race relations and had been in office since January 2023. [Extracted from the article]