Thuany Rodrigues

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

The vast majority in Brazil’s poor communities are not involved in crime

Favelas are a particular kind of disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Brazilian cities

Healthier diets would help to control Brazil’s obesity epidemic

Depression afflicts 12 million Brazilians, proportionately more than anywhere else in Latin America

Education in Brazil suffers from low funding and insufficient appreciation for teachers

Covid-19 strikes hard in Rio de Janeiro's many informal settlements

Rio de Janeiro’s urban train operator promises better conditions – and not a moment too soon

Brazil aims to preserve the historical legacy of Quilombos, communities of escaped slaves

Domestic violence is widespread in Brazil and has deep cultural roots