Contributors

Homelessness is a considerable problem in Brazil. Very young children are affected too, and their rights are massively violated

The Brazilian Minister of the Environment, Marina Silva, has promised to end deforestation in the Amazon

D+C/E+Z contributors from very different countries share their personal experiences on the Corona pandemic

Violent crime is a much bigger threat in Rio than in Hamburg or London

For the privileged few, gated communities provide a refuge from violent crime in Brazil

Burnout is taking a toll on Brazilian workers, especially those in health care

Brazilians tighten their belts in the face of price rises for food and fuel

With chronic diseases on the rise, Brazil’s health-care headaches extend beyond the Coronavirus

Brazil’s health-care system struggles to offer uniform service in the country’s poorest areas

Slavery is formally illegal in Brazil but in practice it is still widespread