Rio's favela guides learn French to meet surging tourist demand
Favela guides in Rio de Janeiro are learning French to cater to a rising number of French-speaking tourists visiting the area.
In Manaus, founder of the Central Única das Favelas launches book about trafficking as a reflection of inequalities
Celso Athayde, founder of the Central Única das Favelas, launched his new book 'Humanos' in Manaus, focusing on the relationship between drug trafficking and social inequalities.
Banner for Peter Thiel at the Colosseum: 'I see Satan falling like lightning'
A banner welcoming Peter Thiel was displayed at the Colosseum in Rome, featuring a controversial message linked to his visit for conferences.
Ministry of Cities Award distributes R$ 7.5 million to peripheries
The Ministry of Cities in Brazil is awarding R$ 7.5 million to grassroots initiatives from urban communities and favelas across the country.
Brazil, influencer posing for drones in the favelas of Rio: viral videos amid likes and scandals
In Rio de Janeiro's largest favela, Rocinha, tourists are filming drone videos for social media, attracting both admiration and criticism regarding the portrayal of poverty.
Police seize 96 cell phones, a gun, tablets, revolver, and ammunition in Paraisópolis
São Paulo police seized several illegal items from a residence in the Paraisópolis favela, including 96 cell phones, a revolver, and ammunition.
Impact of the rains in MG reflects inequality in hillside neighborhoods
The heavy rains in Minas Gerais have caused significant damage and fatalities, highlighting the stark differences in housing conditions between affluent neighborhoods and favelas in the region.
USP and Museum of Favelas unite Frantz Fanon's decolonialism with technology in special course
The Museum of Favelas and the University of São Paulo are launching a postgraduate special course on 'Racisms and fundamentalisms in the era of iconomy: Frantz Fanon and the critique of images in digital technologies.'
Actor who portrayed violence in favelas is shot dead in Salvador
Moisés Trindade, a 33-year-old actor known for his role in a webseries about life in Brazilian favelas, was shot dead in Salvador.
Learn who actor Moisés Trindade was, killed in front of his children in Salvador
Actor Moisés Trindade was shot dead in Salvador, Brazil, in front of his children and family while being involved in community acting initiatives.
Moraes extends deadline for sending images of the mega-operation in Alemão and Penha; RJ has another 20 days
Minister Alexandre de Moraes extends the deadline for the Rio de Janeiro government to submit images from a police operation that resulted in significant casualties.
Giorgos Hraniotis: I went to a favela in Rio de Janeiro and a man with a Kalashnikov opened the way for us
Greek actor Giorgos Hraniotis shares his travel experiences, including a chilling encounter with an armed man in a favela in Rio de Janeiro.
The General's Business: Memberships, Teams and Influencers, This is How Vannacci Monitizes the Network
The article discusses how former Lega member Vannacci is utilizing memberships, teams, and influencers to monetize his network and seeks support from Cicalone and the initiative 'Welcome to Favelas' to raise funds.
CUFA Amazonas opens registration for free dance and sports classes in Manaus; learn how to participate
The Central Única das Favelas (CUFA) has opened registrations for free ballet, jazz, jiu-jitsu, and table tennis classes aimed at children, youth, and adults in Manaus, promoting access to sports and culture within the community.
Project offers free employability workshops in communities served by CUFA in Sorocaba
Residents of communities served by the Central Única das Favelas (CUFA) can participate in free employability workshops starting Saturday, aimed at professional guidance and job placement.
The survey of 4,000 criminals in Brazil that portrays drug pawns and bosses in the favelas
A survey of 4,000 criminals reveals that two-thirds would leave drug dealing for a legal income alternative, while a third manages to reconcile it with a legitimate job.
Brazil celebrates Three Kings Day with parade in Rio favelas
The Bright Star of Bethlehem group held a vibrant parade in Morro da Formiga favela, celebrating Three Kings Day with colorful costumes and music, engaging the local community.