Emerging Brazil

Should Brazil Be Concerned About Terrorism at the Olympics, World Cup?

As Brazil gets ready to host the Olympics and World Cup, the country won't just be dealing with threats from civil unrest. There's also the threat of terrorism. The World's Jason Margolis has more on that angle from Rio de Janeiro.

Should Brazil Be Concerned About Terrorism at the Olympics, World Cup?

Pacifying Rio's Favelas: Controversial Revitalization Program Showing Signs of Success

Pacifying Rio's Favelas: Controversial Revitalization Program Showing Signs of Success
A resident gestures during a protest against the death of a man in Pavao-Pavaozinho slum, in the Copacabana neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro April 22, 2014. Residents have accused Police Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) officers of causing the death of a dancer.

Do riots in a Rio favela mean the pre-World Cup pacification efforts failed?

Do riots in a Rio favela mean the pre-World Cup pacification efforts failed?

Upward Mobility in Brazil and the Quest for Higher Education

Upward Mobility in Brazil and the Quest for Higher Education

The revolving door of expat Brazilians

The revolving door of expat Brazilians
Aline Pelligrino leaving the field (Photo: Adrienne Grunwald)

The Struggle for Female Soccer Equality in Brazil

In a little more than a year, Brazil will host the World Cup of Soccer. But while the Brazilian men's soccer players will continue to be celebrated, it has long been a different story for the other half of the population.

The Struggle for Female Soccer Equality in Brazil

The Deadly Cycling Streets of Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo is a tough place to get around. The city of 11 million, South America's largest, has notorious traffic. There is one quick way to navigate the streets of Sao Paulo though: Ride a bike. Problem is, you put your life at risk when you do.

The Deadly Cycling Streets of Sao Paulo

Brazilian Music Choices for the Novice

Every now and then, we like to send our reporters to local record shops in different parts of the world to find out what's hot there. We sent The World's Jason Margolis to a shop in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and he sent us this report.

Brazilian Music Choices for the Novice

The Tribes of Rio's Ipanema Beach

Being gay in Brazil has long been something of a paradox. Gay culture is openly celebrated at events like Rio’s Carnival. But being gay can bring taunting and ostracism. There’s one place though where it’s okay to be openly gay: the beach. Or, at least certain areas of the beach. Here’s an audio postcard about Rio’s so-called “tribes” from its famous Ipanema beach.

The Tribes of Rio's Ipanema Beach