Brazil’s gay presidential candidate says LGBTQ+ equality is ‘not a cause he will lay down for’
Eduardo Leite, a contender to become Brazil’s next president, will not make LGBTQ+ equality a top priority during his campaign. Leite made history when he came out as gay in July 2021 by becoming the first out governor in Brazil’s history. He has been tipped as a top contender to current Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, offering a change from his far-right agenda. Leite, who is a member of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (BSDP), previously revealed that he came out before running for high office so he would not be…
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