Before revision: In Brazil, despite the majority of its population being pardo (45,3%) this demographic is more affected by poverty, has a higher illiteracy rate, is more likely to be murdered, and is most likely to live in favelas (a Brazilian Portuguese slang for a slum).
After revision: In Brazil, despite the plurality of its population being pardo (45,3%) this demographic is more affected by poverty, has a higher illiteracy rate, is more likely to be murdered, and is most likely to live in favelas (a Brazilian Portuguese slang for a slum).