Crises
In “A Letter to God’s People,” 152 bishops criticize Jair Bolsonaro’s “incapacity”
The document is authored by the progressive wing of the National Conference of Bishops (CNBB)
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Tag: pandemic
Violation
Ten years ago, the UN declared access to water and sanitation a human right
The resolution does not reflect the reality of millions of Brazilians; perspectives are bleak with passing of new laws
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Weekly Show
Congress approves two measures that are victories for the Brazilian people
Also featured: how social distancing is impossible for some, women in Brazilian cinema and a delicious local recipe
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Lost Year?
Inequality lays bare the gap between private and public schools amid the pandemic
Brazilian students relate difficulties with long distance classes and say it is impossible to learn properly
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Northern Region
How residents of one of Brazil’s largest stilt slums live
Located in Pará state, the Vila da Barca community suffers from lack of water, sanitation and live life without dignity
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Weekly Show
Foreign investors protect the Amazon while Bolsonaro faces an impeachment request
Also featured: a look into the crisis affecting the funerary system, and how slavery leaves its mark till today
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Far Right
Ten Marxsist criteria that define ‘Bolsonarism’ as neo-fascist
Like Donald Trump with 'Trumpism', Jair Bolsonaro has spurred a far right movement of his own
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Nightmare
Victims of reopening: tales of those who contracted covid going back to work
São Paulo begins a new phase of reopening, but flexibility has its victims, expert warns of retrogress
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#BREQUEDOSAPPS
Delivery app workers decide on another strike on July 25th
Similar to the strike on July 1st, their main demand is better working conditions
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Infected President
From denial to contagion: Jair Bolsonaro’s path towards the coronavirus
The head of State still maintains treating covid-19 like the common cold, even after more than 65 thousand deaths
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