Brazil and Scotland: the challenge of policing mega sport events
The Brazilian and Scottish police forces, which have both been criticised for strong arm tactics, have been exchanging ideas about providing security for mega sport events.
Brazil — upsurge in rural violence
Rural leaders are being targeted as a result of the government's failure to clamp down on impunity in the countryside.
BRICS: Expectation vs reality
As the BRICS countries prepare for their summit in Fortaleza, Brazil, foreign policy (e.g. Syria) and a BRICS bank head the agenda as the new group comes of age.
Last thoughts on the Cup? Who can we blame?
Now the cup is over, Brazil's media are seeking to blame any shortfall in commercial profits on the social movements and demonstrators. What a cheek!
Brazil – new concerns over GM mosquito
Alarm at new dengue emergency where GM mosquito trials conducted.
CLACSO’s World Cup Notebook
The Latin American Council for the Social Sciences produced a fascinating blog about the Cup and its importance and impact on the countries of the Region.
Instituto BR
Established to nurture cultural and educational projects which go beyond the obvious representations of Brazil
Amazon Film Festival: Weaving Resistance with the Munduruku
A new documentary film about a Munduruku village on the Tapajós river region in Brazilian Amazonas, directed by LAB editor Nayana Fernandez.
Brazil: Police beat, threaten and rape sex workers
When a prostitute in Brazil denounces police violence she is beaten up and threatened --by the police.