In Brazil, the social movements have been focused in politics. The Social Movement of “Caras Pintadas” in 1992 was really powerful and actually result on the President Fernando Collor Impechment. Here are some photos of the movement in 1992:
Well, it is important to point out that Fernando Color, the President who suffered impeachment, is now a Brazilian Senator…
You can check it out here the history of the social movement in Brazil.
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