Category Archives: General

Originally posted on Ethics Asylum:
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Rio de Janeiro’s state environmental agency says it is investigating a fish die-off that has left thousands of carcasses floating in waters where sailing events are to be held when…

Originally posted on Hello South America:
After a week in Rio, I thought I would share some quick thoughts about the issue of safety in Rio with you…Is Rio really that dangerous? What is quite apparent when visiting the touristy…

Originally posted on Brazil Portal:
Marcelo Teixeira and Reese Ewing – Reuters, 2/25/2015 Truckers who blocked roads in 10 Brazilian states in an eighth day of protests struggled to find a solution in talks with the government on Wednesday to…

Originally posted on Travelorette:
Emilie, 13, grew up in her mother’s hostel in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil – Photo by Jennifer Schlueter On our recent trip to Brazil, my friends and I stayed at the Villa Française hostel in Salvador…

Originally posted on Gangs and the Criminal Community:
The people who live in the favelas of Brazil are greatly affected by the Gangs. This isn’t new news, but they are also affected by the Police and their manner of policing.…

Originally posted on Chapel Street Community Arts:
Our weekly mosaic workshops started today, we had a handful of people, but of course would like more to take part. Feel free to come along to the sessions as shown here; Our…