As the world’s biggest sporting mega-events draw closer, Brazilian authorities will be expected to ensure borders, ports of entry, and territory are secure from threats and clandestine activity. However, security blunders during the Pope’s visit, […]
For original article in Carta Capital in Portuguese click here. A report released in 2012 by the U.N. Council on Human Rights asked Brazil to make more of an effort to combat the activities of “death […]
Clique aqui para Português The ads for “vereadores” (city councilors) for Rio’s “Camâra” (City Council) litter the streets of Rio during the campaign season, with this year’s ballot boasting more candidates than even the most politically […]
The Pan-American Games, held in Rio de Janeiro in 2007, set several precedents for the mega-events that will be hosted by the city in the next half dozen years. Hosting the Games established Rio as […]
This is Part 2 of a three-part series about one community’s struggle with forced evictions. The series looks at the realities of Rio de Janeiro City government’s removal process, life for residents moved to public […]