29
Apr
2016
»You could smuggle a nuclear bomb« – Corruption and crime at the Tom Jobim airport
There is something magical about flying into Rio. You pass Sugarloaf Mountain, sail over Guanabara Bay and are greeted by unprecedented beauty. There... Read More
8
Apr
2014
»Running with the Hawks« – Sócrates and the most violent supporters in Brazil
For a year, Corinthians’ supporters Gaviões da Fiel, the Faithful Hawks, have been preparing for carnival in São Paulo. They’ve chosen a... Read More
8
Sep
2013
»To hell and back again« – A day in a Brazilian maids’s life
Zênaide Arruda dos Anjos’ black curls reach far down her back. She is beautiful, but... Read More
1
May
2009
Sugarcoated Servitude – Brazil’s Biofuel Revolution
Every morning a company bus picks up day laborers from the villages surrounding the Santa Cruz ethanol factory on the east side... Read More