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Residents of the Brazilian border town of Pacaraima burn tires and belongings of Venezuelans immigrants after attacking their two main makeshift camps, leading them to cross the border back into their home country on August 18th, 2018.

News in Brief

Amid Violence, Brazil Decides Not to Close Its Border With Venezuela

After an unprecedented outbreak of violence in a border town that has become the main entry point for Venezuelan migrants, the Brazilian government on Monday ruled out closing the border.

Jack Herrera

Neymar Jr. of Brazil reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Brazil and Costa Rica.

News in Brief

How Corruption Has Dampened Brazilian Affection for the World Cup

Brazilians have become increasingly disenchanted with soccer as political scandals continue to cloud the country's news cycle.

Chayenne Polimédio

Economics

Is There Any Real Economic Benefit to Hosting a World Cup?

We spoke with four economists about Russia's claims of a World Cup-related financial windfall. They were all skeptical.

Ian Hurley

People demonstrate against former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva outside the Federal Police headquarters.

News in Brief

Breaking Down Brazil’s Messy Presidential Race

Many hope the 2018 election will give Brazilian democracy a much-needed restart, but given the circumstances of corruption and bad candidates, that seems like a long shot.

João Feres Júnior & Fabio Kerche

Members of the Munduruku tribe leave the Acampamento Terra Livre (Free Land Camp) in Brazil to protest in front of the Ministry of Justice on April 24th, 2018, against a proposed dam on their land.

Social Justice

Viewfinder: An Indigenous Protest in Brazil

Members of the Munduruku tribe leave the Acampamento Terra Livre (Free Land Camp) in Brazil to protest in front of the Ministry of Justice on April 24th, 2018, against a proposed dam on their land.

Pacific Standard Staff

Politicians, friends, and relatives carry the coffin of slain Brazilian councilwoman and activist Marielle Franco during her funeral at Rio de Janeiro's Municipal Chamber in Brazil.

News in Brief

Brazilians Mourn the Tragic Death of Marielle Franco

The feminist advocate and city council member was gunned down after mediating a debate about women's rights.

Kamille Viola

Venezuelan citizens cross the Simon Bolivar international bridge from San Antonio del Tachira in Venezuela to Norte de Santander province of Colombia on February 10th, 2018.

Social Justice

Colombia Fails to Cope With Venezuela’s Refugee Crisis

With crisis-stricken Venezuela spilling refugees into Colombia and Brazil, politically expedient deportations make the situation worse.

Dylan Baddour

Protesters demonstrate in support of former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on January 24th, 2018. A Brazilian appeals court upheld the ex-president's conviction for corruption, effectively ending his hopes of re-election this year.

News in Brief

Viewfinder: Protests in Support of a Former President in Brazil

Protesters demonstrate in support of former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on January 24th, 2018.

Pacific Standard Staff

Thousands of Brazilians protest against a controversial bill that aims to cut the right to abortion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 13th, 2017. The proposal would ban abortion even in the case of rape or a pregnancy that threatens a woman's life.

Social Justice

Viewfinder: An Abortion Rights Rally in Brazil

Thousands of Brazilians protest against a controversial bill that aims to cut the right to abortion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 13th, 2017.

Pacific Standard Staff

Environment

Conserving Forestry in Brazil’s Easternmost State Means a Zero Tolerance Policy on Deforestation

Illegal logging continues to be a persistent problem in the Brazilian state of Maranhão, threatening an already fragmented wildlife habitat and forcing indigenous tribes off their land.

Claire Asher