US Lawmakers Cite Quilombolas to Reject Space Accord With Brazil
A possible agreement between Brazil and the United States for the lease of the Alcantara missile launch region, in the...
October 4, 2019Topic
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OAS and NGOs Say Brazil Fails to Protect Citizens Living in Favelas
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Members of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), part...
October 24, 2017
Voz das Comunidades to Publish in Print for Rio’s Favela Residents
The residents of Rio's favela communities, which make up nearly a quarter of the city's population, will gain a new...
January 24, 2017
Half of Rio Residents More Optimistic About Olympic Games
Survey shows that more than half of Rio de Janeiro state residents believe the Olympics will be successful.
August 2, 2016
Rio Carioquinha Brings Discounts on Sights for Residents in August
With the 'Carioquinha' program, naturals and residents of the city are encouraged to enjoy the city's sights as well and...
August 4, 2015
Complexo do Alemão Favela Protests After Ten-Year Old Killed
Residents of Rio's Complexo do Alemão made a protest calling for peace in the community after the death of Eduardo...
April 6, 2015
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 Rocinha Residents to Sue State Over PAC
Resident organizations in two of the city’s largest favelas have formulated plans to sue the state government over the failed...
October 8, 2013