In Brazil, during 2024, there was a noted escalation in incidents of religious-based prejudice and aggression, with a nearly 70% surge compared to the previous year, as per the human rights ministry. This concerning trend primarily targets faiths rooted in Africa, including Umbanda and Candomblé. Devotees of these religions are subjected to threats, and their places of worship have been vandalized and looted. This growing hostility is largely instigated by certain factions of evangelical Christianity, specifically Pentecostal and neo-Pentecostal churches, which have experienced significant growth in the country. For further exploration into this issue, FRANCE 24’s Louise Raulais and Jan Onoszko provide detailed insights.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/focus/20250401-brazil-s-african-origin-faiths-under-attack-as-evangelicals-carry-out-holy-war