The Supreme Court in Brazil has ruled that strikes by police are unconstitutional. In a seven to three ruling, the court banned federal and civil police officers as well as firefighters from going on strike. Members of the military police were already banned from stopping work. A stoppage in eastern Espirito Santo state caused chaos … Read more
A prominent Brazilian minister accused of corruption has resigned, over a scandal which also involves President Michel Temer. Geddel Vieira Lima, who was in charge of relations with Congress, was accused by a former minister of pressuring him to approve a property investment. Mr Temer was also accused of trying to help Mr Lima. The … Read more
I would suggest Kendrick Lamar´s Alright as a soundtrack to this piece. Imagine how conflicting it can be for young black Brazilians to create their identity while growing up surrounded by mostly negative references to blackness. Brazil received more slaves than any other country in the Americas – around 40% of the people forced to … Read more