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Justice and Politics of Inequality Dominate Brazil Forum UK 2018

By Patrick Gibbs • May 11, 2018

Clique aqui para Português On May 5, the London School of Economics hosted Brazil Forum UK 2018, entitled Break[ing] Down the Constitution. The event is organized annually by Brazilian students in the United Kingdom and […]

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When the Favela Occupies the University: Abraço das Favelas at UFRJ

By Priscilla Mayrink • Translation by Cara D’Rosario • May 10, 2018

Clique aqui para Português From April 24 to 28, the Abraço das Favelas event brought artistic interventions and debates to the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), an occasion organized by both student and non-student […]

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Five of Slain Councillor Marielle Franco’s Bills Approved in Rio City Council

By Priscilla Mayrink • Translation by Sharonya Vadakattu • May 6, 2018

Clique aqui para Português On Wednesday, May 2, seven of City Councillor Marielle Franco’s bills went to vote in Rio de Janeiro’s City Council. With the galleries full and incredible public support, five proposed bills […]

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Intervention Observatory Report Shows Uptick in Deaths, Military’s Misdirection; Proposes Changes

By Hari Pannum • May 3, 2018

Clique aqui para Português Two months into the (at least) ten-month federal military intervention in Rio de Janeiro, the Intervention Observatory held an event on April 26 to present its first report and launch its new site. […]

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Baixada’s Pro-Sanitation Movement #SustainableFavelaNetwork [PROFILE]

By Lucas Smolcic Larson • April 18, 2018

Clique aqui para Português Initiative: Pro-Sanitation and Environment Movement of the Parque Araruama Region (Movimento Pró-Saneamento e Meio Ambiente da Região do Parque Araruama) Contact: Facebook | Email Year Founded: 2011 Community: Parque Araruama Region – São João de […]

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