FORGOTTEN superstar Adriano has gone from scoring in a World Cup to drinking himself “into oblivion” in Rio’s favelas. The ...

In other words, eight out of every 100 people live in these areas. Brazil is reported to have a total of 12,348 favelas.

Fighting hunger, ensuring access to water, health care, and education, investment in infrastructure, accessible credit, and ...

The story of “King,” who doesn't disclose his real name, is similar to that of many vulnerable Brazilians in recent years.

From goals with Roma and Inter to days in the favelas between alcohol and dancing. The latest video of Adriano Leite Ribeiro ...

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) will begin analyzing on Nov. 13 the action that discusses the police violence and lethality that prevails today in favelas and communities in Rio de Janeiro.

Anielle Franco, Marielle's sister and Brazil's minister for racial equality ... Raised in one of Rio's poor favelas, Marielle ...