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Baixada Residents and Activists Speak Out About Public Security Hearing Held by Prosecutor’s Office

By Fabio Leon • Translation by Sarah Jacobs • August 11, 2017

Clique aqui para Português On Monday July 31 the Rio de Janeiro Public Prosecutor’s Office held a public hearing to debate the latest security crisis to hit the state of Rio and its impact on […]

Residents hold banners calling for an end to violence.
#UPPWatch

Alemão Residents Show Their Strength During Public Meeting on Police Occupation

By Luisa Fenizola • Translation by Sarah Jacobs • May 2, 2017

Clique aqui para Português On April 24, a public meeting was held at the Rio Public Defenders Office with the title “Houses Invaded, Lives Violated and Other Police Abuses in Complexo do Alemão.” The meeting […]

Crivella and Freixo during debate
#ParticipationWatch

On the Eve of Mayoral Election, Favela Residents Talk About Freixo and Crivella and Their Proposals

By Luisa Fenizola • Translation by Adam Lee • October 28, 2016

Clique aqui para Português Rio de Janeiro’s candidates for mayor are going head to head in the run-off elections this Sunday, October 30. Marcelo Freixo and Marcelo Crivella have voters divided. First for their political orientation: […]

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Research Debunks Myth of Reduced Government Leading to Prosperity

By Eli Nemzer • October 26, 2016

Clique aqui para Português During the TV debate between mayoral candidates Marcelo Crivella and Marcelo Freixo on October 7, Crivella indicated he aims to dismantle public offices and pursue a limited government stance that is highly uncommon to Brazilian […]

Freixo and his running mate Luciana Boiteux celebrate reaching the second round of the 2016 mayoral elections in Lapa. Photo credit: Mídia Ninja
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Marcelo Freixo, Socialist Candidate Running for Mayor of Rio de Janeiro [PROFILE]

By Ciara Long • October 25, 2016

Clique aqui para Português “I don’t want to take care of you. I want to govern with you!” said Marcelo Freixo recently, beaming to a cheering crowd at a rally supporting his candidacy in Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone, […]

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