Bahia leads the ranking of violent deaths in Brazil for the 4th consecutive year
By Itana Alencar Bahia was the state that recorded the most violent deaths in 2022, throughout Brazil, for the 4th...
March 1, 2023Topic
Violence in Brazil
Brazil: Student arrested suspected of setting classmate on fire
The victim had burns on about 70% of her body and was sent to the hospital. According to the MP,...
April 1, 2022
Brazil: Amazonas State has the highest violent death rate; São Paulo State has the lowest
After registering a 54% increase in murders, Amazonas became the state with the highest violent death rate in Brazil in...
February 22, 2022
Brazil: Operation against cargo theft leaves 8 dead in a Rio de Janeiro favela
A joint operation by the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro with agents of the Federal Police and the Federal...
February 11, 2022
In-Depth: Exploring Brazil’s Meme Culture
Brazil’s meme culture offers clues about national identity and politics, says Museu de Memes director Viktor Chagas. Read what the...
June 29, 2019
NGO Founder From Rio Favela Heads to Columbia University
After a hugely successful crowdfunding campaign, twenty-one-year-old student and “favelado” (favela resident) Daniel Calarco will be heading to Columbia University...
June 27, 2019
United Nations Talent Outreach Mission Comes to Rio de Janeiro This Week
This Wednesday, June 26th, and Thursday, June 27th, the United Nations Talent Outreach Mission will be coming to Rio de...
June 25, 2019
Street Child United Brazil CEO Awarded MBE for Charity Work
This past week saw Adam Reid, longtime Rio resident and CEO of Street Child United Brazil, receive the prestigious award...
June 18, 2019
Petrobras Symphony Orchestra to Play Metallica’s “Black Album” this Wednesday
This Wednesday, June 19th, and Thursday, June 20th, the “Petrobras Sinfônica” (Petrobras Symphony Orchestra) are returning with another performance in...
June 17, 2019