Historical Events tagged with "campinas"

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Politics & Government

Assassination of Campinas Mayor Antônio da Costa Santos

September 10th, 2001 23 years ago

Antônio da Costa Santos, the mayor of Campinas, Brazil, was assassinated in a violent attack. The assassination occurred while he was driving, and he was shot multiple times. Santos, who was a prominent political figure in the region, had been involved in various reforms and initiatives aimed at improving local governance. His murder sent shockwaves through the community and raised concerns about the rising violence in Brazilian politics. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the assassination followed, leading to some arrests and a deeper inquiry into the political climate of Campinas.

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