When Racism is a Crime: Brazil Puts a Tourist on Trial for Word and Gesture

The New York Times | April 1, 2026, 10:29 a.m. | Original
An Argentine woman, who is white, could face years in prison after being accused of racism. The case has set off intense debate in Argentina and Brazil.
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