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Brazil's Firearm Laws and Gun Culture Shift
This chapter analyzes the effects of new firearm laws in Brazil on gun violence, suggesting that without these regulations, homicide rates could have soared. It reflects on President Bolsonaro's push to loosen gun restrictions while examining the burgeoning gun culture and rising ownership trends. Additionally, the implications of these policies on societal norms and political dynamics in Brazil are explored.
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