Number of black or indigenous people in Executive rises to 39%
Four out of every ten leadership positions in the Brazilian Executive branch are held by black or indigenous people. Despite representing the majority of the Brazilian population, they make up 39 percent of the leaders in ministries, local government departments, and foundations. This percentage increased by 17 percentage points over the last 25 years.White men, however, still occupy the largest share of leadership positions, 35 percent.The data can be found in an unprecedented study entitled Lideranças Negras no Estado Brasileiro (1995–2024)—“Black Leadership in the Brazilian State (1995–2024)”—released Friday (Mar. 28). It builds the profile of those occupying the country’s top positions. The survey looks at the last 25 years, covering seven presidential administrations. It also incl...