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Brazil’s Most Common Surname Has a Grim Past

December 5, 2024Ana IonovaComments Off on Brazil’s Most Common Surname Has a Grim Past
Silva, the surname of presidents and soccer stars, has long carried stigma over its colonial links. Now, many see its legacy in new ways.
Tagged Brazil, Da Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula, Neymar, Portugal, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Santos (Brazil), Slavery (Historical)
Ana Ionova
https://www.nytimes.com/section/world

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