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  • Linha Amarela

    Bridging the Corruption Gap in Brazil

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    The fight against corruption is an ever-present key issue in Brazilian media and society. It’s common knowledge that, despite Brazil’s vast economic potential and the country’s commitment to political and social stability, much of its growth has been sapped by the cancer of corruption. Whether through inefficient governance and institutions […]

  • Maria Medalha, photo by Antonio Miotto on Biscate Social Blog under CC BY NC.

    Women and the perils of homelessness in Brazil

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    Homeless people are a reality worldwide; they are often driven to a life on the streets by unemployment, alcohol addiction and disputes with relatives. In Brazil, civil society and government initiatives are trying address the needs of those struggling to live on the streets. But as the blog of the […]

  • São Paulo the Supernova

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    São Paulo, Brazil, is a city of migrants. Globalization is turning the city into an increasingly cosmopolitan hub in Latin America. Its skyscrapers, enormous size and burgeoning job opportunities are opening the city to international young students and workers. A visit to the São Paulo supernova.

  • Esclavos urbanos en Brasil

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    Abstract: Most bolivian migrants in Sao Paulo working in sweatshops don’t know that there are binational agreements that make working legally in Brazil quite easy. However, this information is not out there where unemployed and desperate people contact the recruiters that prepare the transportation of workers all the way to […]