Brazil’s Human Rights Minister, Silvio Almeida, has been dismissed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva following allegations of sexual harassment against him. The allegations, which include accusations from Racial Equality Minister Anielle Franco, have sparked controversy and shaken the Lula administration. While Almeida denies the accusations, the scandal has drawn criticism from Black rights organizations and highlighted concerns about the handling of such incidents within the government.