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The Power of Militias in Rio de Janeiro’s Elections

For the original by Marsílea Gombata in Portuguese, published in Carta Capital, click here. As Rio citizens vote Sunday, militias act discreetly and go back to supporting candidates rather than running for office themselves. Aside from the R$48 […]

Favela residents in Vidigal watch at the entrance of the Lamparina party

The Asphalt Invades the Favelas

For original article by Marsílea Gombata in Portuguese in Carta Capital click here. It could be New Year’s Eve in Búzios: young people, well dressed, girls in skimpy clothing and jewellery who love to be tanned […]