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The Nature of the Controversy
The central issue at play revolves around the political affiliations and personal ideologies of both actresses, an ongoing tussle in Brazil that extends beyond mere artistic rivalry. Both sides of the political spectrum found themselves defending their chosen actress as accusations flew. Many observers have noted that this particular confrontation has less to do with the artistic merits of the films involved, and more to do with entrenched political views and rivalries, which have plagued Brazilian society in recent years.