Clique aqui para Português On January 4, O Globo reported on the assertion by state representative Rodrigo Amorim (of the far-right Brazilian Social Liberal Party–PSL) that Aldeia Maracanã—an urban indigenous community (aldeia means “village”) in Rio de Janeiro—is […]
Clique aqui para Português Landless Workers’ Movement (MTST) and Popular Brigades (BP) celebrated Black Awareness Month by occupying one of the most elite beaches in Rio de Janeiro. For the 5th time, Afro-Brazilians from the MTST and […]
Clique aqui para Português Thursday, May 24 was a breakthrough day for the Popular Council and its fight for housing rights in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Not only were some members present at […]
Clique aqui para Português The Luísa Mahin Occupation, situated in Salvador‘s business district, received an eviction order despite ongoing negotiations with the state government of Bahia, in Northeastern Brazil, to register the 25 occupying families […]
Clique aqui para Português This is the second article in a two-part series on the demolition of the former IBGE (Brazilian Institute for Geography and Statistics) building. Read part one here. From slavery to occupation […]