The nightclub fire over the weekend that killed 235 Brazilians has led to a torrent of recriminations, hand-wringing, sorrow and pledges by officials across the nation to beef up regulations and inspections to ensure that such a tragedy never happens again. This is of particularly pressing concern as Brazil will be hosting the World Cup [...]
With World Cup, Olympics Looming, Brazil Pushes Safety Measures After Tragic Fire
January 30, 2013 | Posted by
A New Kind of Slavery Exists in the Amazon
June 7, 2012 | Posted by
Deep in the humid jungles of Brazil, unsuspecting citizens are being forced into a new kind of slavery. Illegal farms, ranches and work camps hidden within the world’s largest rainforest have trapped tens of thousands who work for little or no pay, with no way to escape their conditions. Those who signed on hoping for [...]
