Rising Youth Violence Spurs Peace Rally in Northern Brazil
Region: BrazilWritten by João Miguel D. de A. Lima · Translated by João Miguel D. de A. Lima More than 1,000 people rallied for peace in the streets of the Canindezinho neighborhood in the northern coastal city of Fortaleza to denounce youth violence and the poor conditions young people have to endure living in the area known as Greater Bom Jardim. Canindezinho's main square was taken over by youth,... more
Views: 241Better Sanitation Demanded in Rio de Janeiro
Region: Brazil
By Sara Moreira Sanitation is one of the central issues that will be addressed in the regional hackathon [1] [en] Developing Latin America [2] [en] on December 1 and 2, 2012. The work of one particular project in Brazil could serve as inspiration for the development of new platforms. The initiative Sanitation is Basic! [3] is part of the nonprofit organisation Meu Rio (My Rio) dedicated to civic participation thr... more
Views: 729Brazil: Violence Sparked By Privatization of Public Space
Region: BrazilBy Raphael Tsavkko Garcia On October 4, 2012 hundreds of students and activists met at the Montevideo Plaza and in the Glênio Peres Square in Porto Alegre, to protest against what they called the privatization of public space [1]. They protested against the banning of use of that square by street performers and by the general population for artistic activities or fairs, as Coca-Cola was allowed to use the s... more
Views: 908Street Children in Brazil... Calm and Disturbing Reality!
Region: Brazil
Whilst the Brazilian authorities try their very best to promote the 2016 Olympics in Rio in the media worldwide, some Brazilian citizens (or Netizens) have decided to remind everyone, via Facebook, that Brazil is far from being the paradisal place their leaders try to portray. When the clichés cover the disturbing reality… Brazil is an emerging country where street children can no longer be hidden b... more
Views: 861Brazil Senator: Do what I say, but I’ll do what I want!
Region: Brazil
Very many politicians all over the world are known for their involvement in corruption, for taking advantage of their positions to become wealthy (or wealthier!) and Brazil's politicians definitely can't avoid being associated with this stereotype! However, there is one thing Brazilian politicians do better than others: their careless attitude towards the rest of the society! Here is an example with&nbs... more
Views: 941Brazil: ‘Hands That Cure, Words That Heal'
Region: BrazilWritten by Paula Góes With their herbs, gestures, prayers and comforting words, the “doctors of the people” are an important element of Brazilian popular culture and religious syncretism. Folk healers are found throughout the country, but play a special role in remote areas, where medical professionals are scarce and allopathic medicine is inaccessible. In a post called ‘Hands that cure, ... more
Views: 1120Brazil, the Next Fukushima?
Region: Brazil
26 years ago, Chernobyl (Ukraine, Soviet Union). Last year, Fukushima (Japan). Could Brazil, boosted both by its new position as the world’s sixth largest economy and its current vibrant economy, decide to rethink totally its nuclear ambitions – be they civil, or maybe even military – but end up being the next victim of a nuclear catastrophe? . In an interview given on... more
Views: 1109Brazil: President Rousseff’s Endangered Democracy
Region: Brazil
It has been one year since Dilma Rousseff was elected the first woman President of Brazil. During that period, her choices regarding the appointment of her government ministers have been the subject of mockeries. Why? Not less than 8 senior ministers have had to resign after allegations of involvement in corruption cases – for most cases. . THE TIMELINE Timeline of the 8 ministers who resigne... more
Views: 1361World Cup 2014: FIFA vs Brazil
Region: Brazil
It is quite amazing to see how the world football governing body, FIFA, behaves with Brazil and the organisation of the 2014 World Cup! Very childishly. In 2003, Brazil forbade alcohol at all football matches because of the violence it generated between rival supporters. However, for the past six months or so FIFA has been pushing for a change in Brazil’s law. Basically, FIFA wants the Brazilian government ... more
Views: 1659Brazil: Murder of Indigenous Child Provokes Reactions
Region: Brazil
Written and Translated by Raphael Tsavkko Garcia This post is part of our special coverage Indigenous Rights. The murder of an eight year old child from the Awa-Gwajá indigenous community, allegedly burnt alive [pt] by loggers in the state of Maranhão, Brazil, has caused outrage throughout the Internet, as well as disbelief by many in the face of such cruelty. The In... more
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