Carolina Maria de Jesus was a poor, single mother-of-three who lived in a derelict shack and spent her days scavenging for food. Her diary, written between 1955 and 1960, brought to life the harsh ...

The new measures are due to come into force on June 1, and they outlaw food and drink sales, chair rentals, loudspeakers and ...

The movie impresses with its gritty and realistic portrayal of the favelas, whose children face an uphill struggle to stay ...

The arrest of a popular funk singer in Brazil on suspicion of glorifying a powerful crime gang has revived a long-standing ...

Such visceral inequality is the defining feature of Latin America’s economies. The disparities in the region are rivalled ...

The arrest of a popular funk singer in Brazil on suspicion of glorifying a powerful crime gang has revived a long-standing ...

The Tribeca Festival will launch its 24th edition Wednesday night with a brighter spotlight on shorts and more music ...

Brazil travel warning 2025 urges increased caution due to crime and kidnapping risks. Learn where to avoid and how to stay ...

Brazil's government has pledged $1.7bn (£850m) to improve conditions in Rio de Janeiro's huge shantytowns, or favelas, in an effort to beat organised crime. More than one million people live in the ...