In Brazil, 14 women are physically assaulted per minute: new study
By Tabata Viapiana - March 8, 2023
Crime
Bolsonaro approves groundbreaking firearms legislation
By Sophie Foggin - January 16, 2019
“The left cries!” Bolsonaro and son celebrate capture of Italian leftist guerrilla-turned-fugitive Cesare Battisti
By Sophie Foggin - January 14, 2019
Violent attacks in north-easterly state of Ceará put Brazil’s public security problem to the test
By Sophie Foggin - January 9, 2019
Despite developments in Marielle Franco investigation, former colleagues continue to receive death threats
By Sophie Foggin - December 20, 2018
Militia groups concerned over her interference in land disputes deemed responsible for Marielle Franco’s assassination
By Sophie Foggin - December 14, 2018
Fifth victim of Campinas Cathedral shooting dies in hospital
By Sophie Foggin - December 13, 2018
Operation Car Wash: Rio state governor detained in final months of mandate
By Sophie Foggin - November 29, 2018
Accused of corruption, Federal Police order confiscation of President Michel Temer’s assets
By Sophie Foggin - October 17, 2018
More military police security operations in Rio’s favelas result in officer deaths
By Sophie Foggin - August 23, 2018
A stitch of hope: Brazilian prisoners who learn crotchet surprise runways
By Valentina - August 21, 2018
Violence hits unprecedented levels in Brazil as current murder rate calculated at 7 per hour
By Sophie Foggin - August 13, 2018
Are this year’s presidential candidates missing the point when it comes to Brazil’s rising violence levels?
By Sophie Foggin - August 9, 2018
Footage of violent domestic abuse that saw Brazilian man charged with femicide shocks nation
By Sophie Foggin - August 8, 2018
Criminal organisation PCC initiate new ‘adopt a brother’ recruitment strategy to increase presence across Brazil
By Sophie Foggin - August 3, 2018