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Chronically Ill-Perceived Manguinhos and Jacarézinho: Who Tells This Story?

By Brunna Araraki • Translation by Desirée Poets • November 4, 2017

Clique aqui para Português In recent weeks, Rio de Janeiro has offered clear proof that it never abandoned its divided city project. And the news underscores that. A city that removes, divides, and exacerbates the vulnerablity […]

*Highlight

‘Active Favela’ Day Brings Together Elements of Hip Hop and Inspires Youth in Maré

By Sidney Magana • October 26, 2017

Clique aqui para Português On a beautiful Saturday, on October 21, breakdancers, rappers, MCs, graffiti artists, community members, and other fans of hip-hop culture from around Rio de Janeiro congregated in Complexo da Maré, in […]

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Rio’s Civil Society Rallies Behind ‘Collective Candidacy’ for Public Defenders Office Ombudsman

By Cerianne Robertson • Translation by Suzanne Caflisch • October 19, 2017

Clique aqui para Português This month the State of Rio de Janeiro’s Public Defenders Office is due to select a new General Ombudsman. The position is responsible for “promoting the quality of services delivered to […]

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Peace Without Voice Isn’t Peace. It’s Fear.

By Edilano Cavalcante • Translation by Sarah Jacobs • October 16, 2017

Clique aqui para Português For the original article by Edilano Cavalcante in Portuguese published by Fala Manguinhos! click here. Today the Manguinhos favela woke up to silence. The usual noises of car horns, laughter, and children […]

by Electra Bolotas
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Maracajás Families Hold Second Evictions Resistance Protest As Visibility Grows

By Tyler Strobl • October 13, 2017

Clique aqui para Português The families of Maracajás Road held their second protest early on Wednesday, October 11 on the main street leading to Rio de Janeiro’s international airport, situated a short walk from their […]

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