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<p>We are closely following reports of political violence ahead of Brazil's forthcoming
elections, including the investigation into the recent death of the Brazilian Workers'
Party official, Marcelo Arruda.</p><p>It is crucial that all candidates in these elections
in Brazil, and their supporters, respect core democratic principles and electoral
processes. Through our Embassy in Brasilia, the UK continues to engage with the Brazilian
Government, political parties and civil society organisations on the elections, including
on the issues of the right to campaign freely and peacefully, and of security. In
addition, the former Minister for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean met with
representatives from the Brazilian Workers' Party in London recently where they discussed
a broad range of issues, including the importance of free and fair elections in Brazil
in October.</p>
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