Brazil experiences first scientific production decline since 1996
A recent study indicates that Brazil's production of scientific articles experienced a 7.4% decline in 2022, marking the country's first...
July 24, 2023Section
Life & Society
Plan to create 2 million affordable homes in Brazil by 2026 underway
The government is spearheading a plan to facilitate the establishment of 2 million affordable homes by 2026, influenced by recent...
July 24, 2023
Rising crime perceptions in Brazil exceed global average: drugs, robberies and violence against women top the list
According to a recent Ipsos survey, 60% of respondents in Brazil reported witnessing or hearing about drug-related crimes in their...
July 23, 2023
Of 37 countries, Brazil is the 2nd with the highest proportion of young people who not work or study
In a report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Brazil was ranked second, after South Africa, for...
July 22, 2023
Bolsonaro’s Brazil sees fewer violent deaths since 2011, but still contributes 20% of global homicides
In 2022, Brazil reported its lowest count of violent deaths in over a decade, registering 47,508 fatalities, as revealed in...
July 21, 2023
Four municipalities in Bahia state lead Brazil’s 2022 violence statistics
According to the Brazilian Public Security Forum's 2022 yearbook, four municipalities in Bahia were at the top of a list...
July 20, 2023
Alarming increase in violence in public schools in Brazil
In 2021, teaching activities in 669 public schools across Brazil were halted due to incidents including shootings, theft, vandalism, threats,...
July 20, 2023
Micro apartments frenzy: the wave of compact housing in São Paulo amid urbanization and lifestyle changes
Within São Paulo, Latin America's largest city, there has been a noticeable surge in the prevalence of micro-apartments. These compact...
July 19, 2023
Structural risks identified in more than 100 buildings in the greater Recife area
A recent building collapse in Paulista, Pernambuco state, has drawn attention to the significant number of structurally unsound buildings in...
July 17, 2023