Gun market in Brazil is soaring
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Brazil’s gun market has soared in recent years following President Jair Bolsonaro’s actions to facilitate access.
Those against such measures say more weapons bought in the name of safety will just make the country a more dangerous place.
CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.
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