March in Central Rio to Mark 120 Days Since Marielle Franco’s Murder
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Starting at 4PM, this Thursday, July 12th there will be...
July 12, 2018Topic
Human Rights
Brazil Establishes National Pact Against LGBT Violence
The Ministry of Human Rights established a National Pact against LGBT-POV (violence against lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transsexuals, and transvestites) last...
May 23, 2018
Brazil Registers 142,000 Complaints About Violence in 2017
"Disque 100" (Dial 100) data reveals soaring numbers in reported violence against children, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities.
May 4, 2018
Rio Hosts Show in Honor of Marielle Franco’s Memory
Over twenty artists and bands will pay tribute to the Carioca councilwoman in Circo Voador. Money raised from the tickets...
April 25, 2018
Brazilian Officials Oppose Venezuela Border Closing Request
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s General Attorney’s office (PGR) released a document on...
April 19, 2018
Thousands Take to Streets to Mourn Lawmaker’s Murder in Brazil
Many hope that these deaths will promote a national movement against corruption, but analysts believe that this is unlikely.
March 16, 2018
Human Rights Activist, Military Critic Executed in Rio de Janeiro
Councilwoman was very active in women’s rights and was speaking out against the military intervention declared by the federal government...
March 15, 2018
Critics Concerned About Brazil’s Military Control of Rio de Janeiro
The ample powers requested by the military to restore security in Rio is seen by many as a license to...
February 22, 2018
Brazil Has World’s Third Largest Prison Population
The number of prison beds has not increased in the same proportion, with 89 percent of the country’s prison population...
December 11, 2017