rio de janeiro

You Realize The Olympics Don’t Have To Exist, Right?

The biennial games are a plague, and the only cure is death.
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Brazil's Far-Right Presidential Contender Stabbed At Campaign Rally

Authorities confirmed that his attacker was arrested.
By Mauricio Savarese and Peter Prengaman, AP

These Are Some Of The Treasures Feared Lost In Brazil's Museum Fire

The collection includes mummies, the oldest human skull found in the Americas and one of the world's largest meteorites.
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2 Months Later, Rio Cops Are Supposedly Closing In On Marielle Franco’s Killers

They say an investigation into the murder of the black, queer Rio city councilwoman is on the "right path." It may lead back to police.
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Opinion | We Must Not Let Marielle Franco’s Killing Go Unpunished

Here in Rio, we are fighting for justice for Marielle. It’ll be easier for us to win this struggle if you make your voices heard, too.
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A Long List Of Celebrities Just Joined The Fight To Bring Marielle Franco's Killers To Justice

Prominent figures including Janelle Monae and Ava DuVernay want an independent investigation into the Brazilian city councilwoman's murder.
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The Murder Of A Black Brazilian Politician Has Only Amplified Her Cause

The death of Marielle Franco, a crusader against police violence and a fierce advocate for Brazil's poor, sparked protests in Rio, Washington and elsewhere.
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A Crusader Against Police Violence Is Assassinated In Rio De Janeiro

City councilwoman Marielle Franco was a symbol of hope for Rio's poorest residents.
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How Brazil's 'Lord Of Guns' Armed Rio's Drug War With U.S. Weapons

Weak U.S. laws mean it’s not just our guns being trafficked; it’s our gun violence, too.
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Brazil's Military Takeover Of Security In Rio De Janeiro Is A Looming Disaster

Handing public security to the military is likely to worsen the plight of poor residents who are already subject to the worst of Rio's violence.
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