Alert on increase in murders in rural areas of Brazil
The Pastoral Land Commission in Brazil found that in the country, between January and November 2021, 26 murders were recorded
December 22, 2021Topic
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Survey: 80% are concerned about access to health care in Brazil
the National Association of Benefit Administrators (ANAB) from the Bateiah Strategy and Reputation institute - the ANAB Health Plan Survey.
November 10, 2021
Arrests Made After Occupation of Complexo da Maré in Rio
Police and military begin occupation of the Complexo da Maré favela peacefully and make numerous arrests and seized arms and...
April 1, 2014
Bus CPI Protests Continue in Rio: Daily
Protests in front of Rio’s Municipal Assembly against the CPI dos Ônibus - a parliamentary commission of inquiry into the...
August 23, 2013
Police Retake Favela in SP State: Daily
Police forces recaptured a favela area illegally set up on private land in the area known as Pinheirinho in São...
January 23, 2012
Living in Rocinha: Post Pacification
Rocinha and Vidigal are now occupied by pacification forces, and with new urban planning projects underway, big changes in the...
November 29, 2011The Favela Policy in São Paulo
With the eyes on Rocinha in Rio this past week, many in Brazil are now also looking at what’s going...
November 22, 2011
The Occupation of Rocinha and Vidigal
In a historic victory for peace in Rio de Janeiro, in the early hours of Sunday morning, police and military...
November 15, 2011
Urban Planning for Rocinha and Vidigal: Daily
Nearly 170 government workers and street sweepers are poised to spend the next week providing public services to the Rocinha...
November 14, 2011