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[SUMMARY] The document is an introduction to a book about political reform in Brazil published jointly by the Federal University of Minas Gerais and the United Nations Development Programme. It discusses how Brazil has become a model of democratic consolidation in Latin America but still faces challenges in promoting development and reducing inequality. The book aims to contribute to an informed debate on options for improving Brazil's political system through a collection of articles and entries analyzing different aspects of political reform.