RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed into effect a law that reinforces protective measures for women who are victims of gender-based violence, a move welcomed by feminist activists although they also demand more funds for prevention.

The introduction of the law comes at a time of anger in Brazil over record cases of violence against women and a series of high-profile incidents that shocked the country and sparked widespread demonstrations on Sunday.

The law, published in Brazil’s official gazette on Monday, allows judges to take actions to protect victims, such as suspending or restricting gun ownership, removing the abuser from the victim’s home and banning contact with the victim.

People who must follow the protective measures will now also be forced t

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