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Imperatriz Leopoldinense Samba School Ready for Rio’s 2017 Carnival
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – First formed in 1956 and remaining in the Grupo Especial (Special Group) since 1990, Imperatriz...
State in Brazil’s North Requests Aid After 26 Killed in Prison Riot
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In the aftermath of the prison riot that took place in Natal Alcaçuz State Penitentiary...
Natal State Prison Riot in Brazil Leaves at Least 10 Dead
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – With armored vehicles and a helicopter hovering above prison grounds, Brazilian police forces stormed the...
Permanent Residency Granted to 43,000 Haitians in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The government of Brazil signed this week an authorization which gives more than 43,000 Haitian...
Opinion: The Water Bastards in Brazil
Opinion, by Alfonso Stefanini
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil holds some of the largest stocks of fresh water in the world, but regional water...
Opinion: Rattlesnakes!
Opinion, by Michael Royster
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Yesterday’s news, perhaps still today’s, is that a rebellion/revolt/riot in a state prison in Cascavel, Paraná,...
Marcha das Vadias 2014 SlutWalk in Rio: Daily
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Saturday, August 9th, approximately four hundred people gathered in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro...
Irregularities in ‘More Doctors’ as Cuban Defects
By Maria Lopez Conde, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Groups that represent Brazilian doctors published an open letter criticizing the harsh conditions imposed...
Out and About in São Paulo: December
By Maria Lopez Conde, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - As most of the United States and Europe begin to bundle up ahead of...
Police Indicted Over Amarildo Death: Daily
By Matthew Elliott, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Homicide Division of the Civil Police has charged ten Military Police officers with the...
Rio Film Festival Debates Continue: Daily
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A spirited discussion between Rio-based Guardian journalist, Glenn Greenwald and journalist and co-writer of...
Demonstrations Continue in Brazil: Daily
By Chesney Hearst, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Despite the revocation of bus fare increases in many cities on Thursday and Friday's announcement...
We Have the Power to Change the Rules
Opinion, by Alnoor Ladha
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The ancient Mayan civilization's Long Count calendar ends in December 2012. This fact has sparked debate...
Brazil Reacts to Chevron Oil Leak
By Brennan Stark, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – American oil giant Chevron was banned from offshore drilling in Brazilian waters on November 23rd....