The Marie Antoinette of Maranhao
Horrific events in Pedrinhas prison expose the pernicious effects of the 50-year reign of the Sarney family in Maranhao
1: Altamira, vítima de Belo Monte
1: Altamira, vítima de Belo Monte
Autor: Sue Branford
Publicado originalmente em 07 de março de 2016.
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