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Andifes celebrates democracy and urges stronger federal universities and science

Andifes, the association of leaders of Brazil's federal higher education institutions, issued a statement on 26 October celebrating democracy and calling for federal universities, public education and science to be strengthened.

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Why it matters: Leaders of Brazil's federal universities now have a public statement from their association calling for stronger federal universities, public education and science.

Andifes, the National Association of Leaders of Federal Higher Education Institutions, released a statement on Monday 26 October celebrating Brazilian democracy.

In the statement, Andifes also extended its greetings to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

According to Andifes, the statement highlights society's participation in the elections and argues for strengthening federal universities, public education and science.

Editor’s view

Richard Davies, Policy and Finance Editor

The 26 October statement from the body representing leaders of Brazil's federal higher education institutions pairs a celebration of democracy with a call to strengthen federal universities, public education and science.

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