Giulia Afiune

Giulia Afiune is a Brazilian journalist who focuses on stories about human rights, urban issues and social movements. Interested in video and data journalism, she moved to Boston in 2015 to pursue a Masters in Media Innovation at Northeastern University. She loves to travel to unexpected places, whether across the globe or across the city. She also likes to play Jazz and Samba tunes on the flute.

Maria da Conceicao Queiroz da Silva, 41, was evicted from Vila Autodromo, where she lived for 19 years, because of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

The Olympic Park wouldn’t have this babysitter as its neighbor

August 4, 2016Justice

Thousands of Rio residents were evacuated from their homes to make way for Olympic projects. Some resisted. Many feel their communities were torn apart.Thousands of Rio residents were evacuated from their homes to make way for Olympic projects. Some resisted. Many feel their communities were torn apart.