Twenty-first century Brazilian films view the country through the lens of public security
A ranking reveals that the most esteemed Brazilian films of the 21st century focus on the theme of public security, challenging traditional narratives about crime and social injustice.
'City of God' at the Oscars: The backstage of the last time a Brazilian film received 4 nominations
The article discusses the significance of the film 'City of God' at the Oscars and its historical context regarding Brazilian cinema's nominations.
Former Secretary of Paes was arrested based on a message mentioning his first name
Salvino Oliveira, a councilor in Rio de Janeiro, was arrested based on a message that merely references his first name and lacks further evidence linking him to any crime.
'The door opened and I was thrown, spat out of the bus,' says student who fell from bus in Cidade de Deus
'The door opened and I was thrown, spat out of the bus,' says a student who fell from a bus in Cidade de Deus.
Wheelchair passenger falls onto the street after bus door opens in Cidade de Deus
A wheelchair user fell out of a bus in Cidade de Deus, Rio de Janeiro, after the door intended for accessibility opened while the vehicle was moving.
'Justice is not for us,' says Thiago Flausino's aunt after police officers are acquitted for the teenager's death
Thiago Flausino's family expressed a profound sense of injustice after the acquittal of two police officers involved in the 13-year-old's fatal shooting during a police operation in Rio de Janeiro's Cidade de Deus.
Police officers acquitted in the death of teen in Cidade de Deus, Rio
Two police officers in Rio de Janeiro were acquitted of homicide charges in the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy during a police operation.
Police officers absolved for the death of a 13-year-old in Cidade de Deus
Two police officers were acquitted of homicide charges in Brazil related to the death of a 13-year-old boy during a police operation.
Mother of Thiago Flausino is heard in trial of police accused of killing teenager in Cidade de Deus
The trial of police officers accused of killing 13-year-old Thiago Menezes Flausino during a police operation in Rio de Janeiro's Cidade de Deus began, with his mother testifying.
Relatives and friends of a teenager killed in Cidade de Deus protest; justice holds jury trial for police officers
Family and friends of 13-year-old Thiago Menezes Flausino, who was shot dead during a police operation in Rio de Janeiro's Cidade de Deus, held a protest as police officers face trial for his death.
Justice holds popular jury for police officers accused of killing 13-year-old in Cidade de Deus
Two police officers are set to stand trial for the shooting death of 13-year-old Thiago Menezes Flausino during a police operation in Rio's Cidade de Deus.
Cobras, spiders, and scorpions: see neighborhoods in Manaus with the most venomous animal attacks in 2025
The neighborhoods of Cidade Nova, Jorge Teixeira, Compensa, and Cidade de Deus recorded the highest number of venomous animal attacks in Manaus in 2025, totaling 398 notifications according to the Municipal Health Secretary's data.