Brazilian Legislator’s Children Admit Killing Her Husband
By C.H. Gardiner RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the most recent twist in the death of the pastor husband...
June 21, 2019
Husband of Brazilian Federal Deputy Assassinated
Anderson do Carmo was followed to his Niteroi home by two men on motorcycles where authorities said he was shot...
June 17, 2019
Despite Overall Drop in Murders, Number of Mass Shootings in Rio Remains Constant
By C.H. Gardiner RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Jair Bolsonaro government has championed crime statistics showing a drop in...
June 14, 2019
Brazilian Universal Church Found Guilty of Forcing Vasectomies on Pastors
Several ex-pastors have said that the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God forced or pressured them to undergo vasectomies.
June 10, 2019
Case Against Marielle Franco’s Killers Moves Forward as Alleged Assassin Testifies
By C.H. Gardiner RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The alleged triggerman behind the death of Councilwoman Marielle Franco gave testimony...
June 7, 2019
Thousands Protest Throughout Brazil Against Education Cuts
By C.H. Gardiner RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Several thousand people marched through downtown Rio de Janeiro Thursday, May 30,...
May 31, 2019
Favela Residents Ask Government to “Stop Killing Us” in Counter-Demonstration
Copacabana beach played host to demonstrations in favor of Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, but just blocks away, several hundred...
May 27, 2019
Majority of Brazil’s Supreme Court Votes to Make Homophobia Illegal
Following a suspension of three months, Brazil's highest court (STF) reconvened Thursday and vote on extending special protection to members...
May 24, 2019
Killing of Eight Alleged Traffickers in Rio Investigated by Police
Rio’s homicide department is investigating the killing of eight alleged traffickers during an operation in a densely packed neighborhood in...
May 17, 2019