Rio’s beaches Copacabana and Ipanema need little introduction. Instead, go to the locals’ beach Praia Vermelha in the ...

The former Coventry City player-turned-reality star Ashley Cain has stepped into some of the world's most hazardous cities as ...

A landmark case challenging police violence in low-income communities — known as the “ADPF of the Favelas” — resumes Thursday ...

A new anti-crime bill in Brazil targeting the son of a jailed Red Command gang leader is likely to have little impact on ...

The residents of Rio de Janeiro's Santo Amaro favela celebrated the inauguration of a new skate park on Saturday (March 22).

Brazilcore—Gen Z’s take on Y2K aesthetics—celebrates Brazil’s cultural influence, but obfuscates the nation’s racial ...

In a bid to thwart Thursday's police operation on the ground, barricades were set up to prevent officers from entering the working-class community, commonly known as a favela, according to local news ...

Caterpillar has been a part of the development of Brazil’s infrastructure since the early 1950s and helped transform the country’s heavy construction industry. As a leading exporter, Caterpillar has ...

The United Arab Emirates wants to invest more in Brazil. The focus is not only on raw materials but also on infrastructure projects, including in favelas. But what is in it for the UAE? The United ...

The favelas in Rio do Janeiro are famous for crime and drugs “Economic interests” and a “culture of violence” are to blame for rate crimes in Brazil and conspire against government plans ...

HoriZen Video Brazil's Urban Tapestry: Favela Life from Above Posted: March 14, 2025 | Last updated: March 19, 2025 Soar over the favelas with a drone, offering a unique aerial perspective of the ...

Five favelas were targeted by around 1,300 police and 3,600 troops in a sweep starting at 4 a.m., the Rio state security service said in a statement. Their main goal was to stop gangs behind a ...