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Emerging Brazil

A series by Jason Margolis

A resident gestures during a protest against the death of a man in Pavao-Pavaozinho slum, in the Copacabana neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro April 22, 2014. Residents have accused Police Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) officers of causing the death of a dancer.

Do riots in a Rio favela mean the pre-World Cup pacification efforts failed?

Conflict & Justice

Rio de Janeiro has spent much of the past year trying to “pacify” its favelas — slums around the city that are home to a huge portion of the metropolis’s population — as well as its crime. On Tuesday night, one of those favelas erupted in violence, prompting question in advance of this summer’s World Cup.

A resident gestures during a protest against the death of a man in Pavao-Pavaozinho slum, in the Copacabana neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro April 22, 2014. Residents have accused Police Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) officers of causing the death of a dancer.

Do riots in a Rio favela mean the pre-World Cup pacification efforts failed?

Conflict & Justice

Upward Mobility in Brazil and the Quest for Higher Education

Business, Economics and Jobs

The revolving door of expat Brazilians

Arts, Culture & Media
Aline Pelligrino leaving the field (Photo: Adrienne Grunwald)

The Struggle for Female Soccer Equality in Brazil

Conflict & Justice

The Deadly Cycling Streets of Sao Paulo

Development & Education

Sao Paulo is a tough place to get around. The city of 11 million, South America’s largest, has notorious traffic. There is one quick way to navigate the streets of Sao Paulo though: Ride a bike. Problem is, you put your life at risk when you do.

Brazilian Music Choices for the Novice

Arts, Culture & Media

Every now and then, we like to send our reporters to local record shops in different parts of the world to find out what’s hot there. We sent The World’s Jason Margolis to a shop in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and he sent us this report.

The Tribes of Rio’s Ipanema Beach

Geo Quiz

Being gay in Brazil has long been something of a paradox. Gay culture is openly celebrated at events like Rio’s Carnival. But being gay can bring taunting and ostracism. There’s one place though where it’s okay to be openly gay: the beach. Or, at least certain areas of the beach. Here’s an audio postcard about Rio’s so-called “tribes” from its famous Ipanema beach.