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RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 9 (IPS) - With the possible participation of three high-profile women candidates in Brazil's 2010 presidential elections, the irruption of gender issues in the campaign in Latin America's largest democracy seems inevitable.

This unprecedented scenario will be a great opportunity for gender advocates to further key issues, including greater participation of women in politics and a platform that guarantees women's rights. 

While they have not yet been officially proclaimed as candidates, their parties are already fielding them as potential contenders, and they're starting to show up with considerable support in voting intention polls.

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Por Fabiana Frayssinet

Publicado el 9 de noviembre de 2009