Students from The British School Work With PESCA: Sponsored
Students of The British School helped design, plan and deliver educational lessons to underprivileged and at risk children in Engenho...
December 11, 2014Topic
Favela
Residents Tell of Abuse by Pacification Force in Maré
Rio de Janeiro residents condemn the hardships and abuses suffered at the hands of the Pacification Force of Complexo da...
November 6, 2014
The Maze Marks 30 Years in Rio, Faces Closure
Over three decades the fascinating architectural design of the Maze has been a must-see in Rio, but now it faces...
September 2, 2014
Annual March in Rio Protests Racial Violence by Police
Report indicates 146.5 percent more blacks than whites died in Brazil in 2012 in situations such as homicides, traffic accidents...
August 26, 2014
Real Estate Prices Fall in Cantagalo, Pavão-Pavãozinho
Pacified in December 2009, the Cantagalo, Pavão-Pavãozinho favela communities have seen real estate values spike and then plummet after a...
August 5, 2014
Providência Gondola Finally Opens in Rio
New Morro da Providência cable car inaugurated last week, over a year after its completion in May 2013.
July 8, 2014
The Ups and Downs of Rio’s Favela Hostels
While it will often work off a caipirinha, the hilly hike up to bed might not be ideal for late-night...
July 8, 2014
719 Santa Cruz Residents Receive Home Titles in Rio
Rio authorities report 719 Santa Cruz residents in the Comunidade Camarão and Nova Camarão favela communities of Zona Oeste received...
July 1, 2014
More Rio Protest Over Death of Favela Resident: Daily
Violent protests erupted after death of a 26-year-old was allegedly killed by police in the Pavão Pavãozinho favela.
April 25, 2014