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Esther Lansgebber

Esther Lansgebber, 38, is a senior international correspondent renowned for her incisive political analysis and in-depth investigative reporting across Europe and Latin America. She holds an MA in Journalism and a BA in Political Science. Esther’s trilingual fluency (Dutch, English, Spanish) and her commitment to clarity and integrity enable her to distill complex issues for diverse global audiences.
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Brazil Announces R$1.5 Billion in Reserves to Education

By Dorah Feliciano, Contributing Reporter BRASILIA, BRAZIL – A week after massive protests against government budget cuts in education, Brazil’s Economics Ministry announced on Wednesday...

Court in Rio to Adopt “Faceless Judges” to Combat Death Threats

By Dorah Feliciano, Contributing Reporter BRASÍLIA, BRAZIL – With over twenty judges threatened with death and living under police protection, the Rio de Janeiro State...

Argentine Tourist Disappears While Swimming in Rio de Janeiro

By Dorah Feliciano, Contributing Reporter BRASÍLIA, BRAZIL – Rio de Janeiro’s fire department still has no clues as to what happened to the 43-year-old Argentine...

Group in Rio to Reduce Human Rights Violations Committed by Police

An interagency work group for the defense of citizens in Rio de Janeiro state was created last week to follow up on human rights violations committed by public security agents.

In Brazil, ‘AI Gloria’ Will Help Women Victims of Domestic Violence

To give battered women a voice and gather more precise data on domestic violence, the Commission for the Defense of Women's Rights in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies launched last week the ‘I am Glória’ project, an artificial intelligence platform aimed at combating violence against women.

Brazil Government Slashes Public Financing of Cultural Projects

Brazil has announced new rules for the Rouanet Law, the government’s main instrument to finance cultural ventures, including a steep reduction in the ceiling limit to be given to each project.

Sister of Lava Jato Judge Nominated For Position in Rio State Government

The Chief of Staff’s office of Rio de Janeiro governor, Wilson Witzel, has nominated the sister of one of the leading judges in the Lava Jato’s (CarWash) corruption scandal to the position of advisor of the Rio State Comptroller General (CGE), reports journalist Ruben Berta on his daily blog.

Rancher Who Ordered Murder of Sister Stang’s Arrested

Brazilian rancher found guilty of ordering the murder of American-born missionary, Sister Dorothy Stang in 2005, Regivaldo Pereira Galvão, was arrested this week after eluding police officers since February.

Brazil Announces R$500 Million Credit Line to Truckers to Avoid Strike

Brazil’s Development Bank (BNDES) announced it is opening up a R$500 million credit line for independent truckers while the federal government declared that will invest R$ 2 billion for construction, repair, maintenance of the nation’s highways.

Brazilian Researchers Develop Faster Test to Detect Zika Virus

A test is being developed that will detect the Zika virus, forty times cheaper and much faster than the traditional method, say researchers at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) in Pernambuco, Brazil.

Rio Officials Blame Militia For Irregular Constructions in Muzema

As more than 100 firefighters and civil defense agents race against time to find survivors trapped in rubble of two buildings which collapsed on Friday in the Muzema favela community, in the Western region of Rio de Janeiro, officials try to justify the lack of control over construction in the area.

Controversy Surrounds Bolsonaro in First 100 Days

The Bolsonaro Administration completed its 100th day in office on Wednesday (April10th) with President Jair Bolsonaro celebrating the accomplishments of his administration and praising his cabinet members.

Buildings Collapse in Rio Leaving Two Dead, Six Injured

Two buildings in the favela community of Muzema, in the western part of Rio de Janeiro city crumbled to the ground on Friday morning leaving at least two dead and six wounded, according to firefighters.

Bolsonaro Dines With Ambassadors of Arab Nations

Brazil’s President, Jair Bolsonaro, tried to ease tensions between the country and Arab nations on Wednesday night by attending a dinner with 37 ambassadors from Islamic countries in Brasilia.
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