News of favela

At least 25 killed in police drug raid in Rio slum, says Brazilian media

06-05-2021 15:45 A massive police operation against drug-traffickers in a Rio de Janeiro favela Thursday left at least 24 suspects and a policeman dead, according to reports.

Coronavirus pandemic

Rio's favelas prepare for the worst amid coronavirus fears

23-03-2020 15:26 The usual guidelines for how to protect oneself from the coronavirus – "social distancing" and "barrier gestures" – are difficult to apply in Rio de Janeiro's teeming favelas.

Environment

'Green favela' fights to live sustainably in Brazil

10-03-2020 21:40 On the outskirts of São Paulo, a concrete jungle of 12 million people, the impoverished community of Vila Nova Esperanca is fighting to be a model of sustainable living.

News of favela

At least 25 killed in police drug raid in Rio slum, says Brazilian media

Rio's favelas prepare for the worst amid coronavirus fears

'Green favela' fights to live sustainably in Brazil

Argentina tightens Covid rules amid fears over new variant

Argentina tightens exchange controls to curb outflows of dollars

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