Peru disregards UNESCO and advances with airport that could impact Machu Picchu
Despite the fact that there is no heritage impact study, the Peruvian government insists that the works are located outside...
March 5, 2021Topic
Unesco
Study Finds Black Brazilians Killed by Gunfire 2.5 More than Whites
The 'Map of Violence' report shows that shows that in all more than 42.4 thousand lives were lost in 2012...
May 14, 2015
Visiting Historic Olinda in Pernambuco
Historic and artsy Olinda can be a refreshing change of pace, just four miles north of the bustling streets in...
September 17, 2013
The AfroReggae NGO Under Fire in Rio
AfroReggae has been the target of violent attacks recently, allegedly from drug trafficking gangs, prompting an outcry of public support.
August 27, 2013
Visiting Aratinga Inn on Ilha Grande
To enjoy maximum relaxation the Pousada Aratinga Inn, a hidden guesthouse surrounded by green in the island’s main village Abraão,...
August 6, 2013
Ilha Grande Faces Privatization Plans
Government plans to privatize nineteen beaches on Brazil’s Ilha Grande have sparked indignation among residents living on the tropical island.
November 20, 2012
Rio Schools in UPP Communities Improve
Schools located in favela neighborhoods with UPPs had a larger increase on their test score results than their counterparts in...
September 11, 2012
Rio Awarded World Heritage Site: Daily
In the first decision of its kind, Rio de Janeiro’s breathtaking natural landscapes were awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Cultural...
July 3, 2012
A Short-Term Goodbye
Opinion, by Samantha Barthelemy RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – One month after a poorly maintained Santa Teresa bonde (trolley car)...
October 18, 2011