Rio de Janeiro

Austerity Burns Down History: Empty Fire Hydrants Result in Incinerated Brazilian Museum
Due to massive austerity measures, Brazil's largest museum burned to the ground. This is a massive loss to all those interested in history, but especially to Rio de Janiero's working class.
Left Voice
September 3, 2018Brazil’s President Orders Military Intervention in Rio de Janiero
The Brazilian President ordered a military takeover of security in Rio de Janiero.
Maria Aurelio
February 23, 2018What Did I Do to You?
“What did I do to you?” Those were among the last words uttered by Adriano Oca, a gay man. He was stabbed to death on July 5 in the impoverished outskirts of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Tatiana Cozzarelli
September 29, 2015Brazil: Rio’s Student Resistance
Resistance at Brazil’s universities has provided a glimmer of hope amid ongoing austerity and repression.
Ian Steinman
July 29, 2015