Layered atop the hills on the edges of Rio de Janeiro are favelas, working-class neighborhoods each with their own unique identity, culture and demographics. These communities are also largely disadvantaged: spotty internet connectivity, a lack of clean water, organized crime and police violence are all daily challenges that residents face, but rarely see covered by mainstream Brazilian news outlets.
Questionable State of Brazilian Democracy Threatens Freedom of Speech, Journalist Safety and Election Coverage in the Favelas
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Women on the Front Line in the Fight for Demilitarization in Brazil and Beyond
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La Jornada: El Correo Ilustrado
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