
Brazil Strips Silvinei Vasques of His Pension After Coup Conviction
Silvinei Vasques, former PRF chief, loses his police pension after coup conviction. Justice Moraes orders cancellation. Learn the details.
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Silvinei Vasques, former PRF chief, loses his police pension after coup conviction. Justice Moraes orders cancellation. Learn the details.
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