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Two Police Operations in Three Days Cause Psychological Terror for Residents and Leave Victims in the Favelas of Maré #VoicesFromSocialMedia

Clique aqui para Português This article is part of RioOnWatch’s #VoicesFromSocialMedia series, which compiles perspectives posted on social media by favela residents and activists about events and societal themes that arise. Community leaders, specialists, researchers, elected officials, […]

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I Want To Read Black Authors: When Will We See Proper Representation in Brazilian Schools and Universities? [OPINION]

Clique aqui para Português This is our latest article in a series created in partnership with the Behner Stiefel Center for Brazilian Studies at San Diego State University, to produce articles for the Digital Brazil Project on climate impacts and affirmative action in […]

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Solar Installation in Vidigal Favela Reflects a Community Organization’s Search for Sustainability and Commitment to Environmental Education

Clique aqui para Português This is our latest article in a series created in partnership with the Behner Stiefel Center for Brazilian Studies at San Diego State University, to produce articles for the Digital Brazil Project on climate impacts and affirmative action in […]

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