The World from PRX

Rio de Janeiro

people wear white in a circle
Sacred Nation
Afro Brazilian religious groups are under attack
Residents walk near a doorway scared with bullet holes after a police raid against alleged drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 6, 2021. 
Police
‘This is a war scene’: Rio residents grieve, protest against deadly police raid
Brazil
Culture
In Rio, the descendants of slaves try to hang on to their historic communities
Dancers at the weekly Saturday night charme dance in Madureira
Culture
Hip-hop met Rio de Janeiro and never stepped back
Paralympic rowers train on the Charles River.
Sports
US rowers aim for gold in the Rio Paralympics
Sports
Visitors are finding a World Cup home in Brazil’s notorious favelas
The Other Side of the World Cup
Full Episode
Global Politics
With opportunity scarce, Brazil’s youth are demanding more than the World Cup
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.
Conflict & Justice
Do riots in a Rio favela mean the pre-World Cup pacification efforts failed?
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.
Conflict & Justice
Do riots in a Rio favela mean the pre-World Cup pacification efforts failed?
Funk Na Caixa’s “Rasterinha”
An anti-World Cup "Roman" takes a breather after hours of singing and dancing at a Rio carnival party.
Global Politics
At Rio’s carnival, as long as you’re dancing, why not make it a protest
An anti-World Cup "Roman" takes a breather after hours of singing and dancing at a Rio carnival party.
Global Politics
At Rio’s carnival, as long as you’re dancing, why not make it a protest
Afropop Premiere: Orquestra Imperial: “Cair Na Folia”
A model presents a creation from the Cola Cola 2013/2014 summer collection during Rio Fashion Week in Rio de Janeiro April 18, 2013.
Arts, Culture & Media
Black is the new white at Rio’s Fashion Week
Development & Education
Rio de Janeiro’s controversial favela pacification program shows signs of success
Development & Education
Brazil looks to education to improve upward social mobility
Rio de Janeiro ‘pacifies’ criminals in advance of 2014 World Cup, 2016 Olympics
Development & Education
Bringing business to Brazil’s slums
Arts, Culture & Media
Pope Francis Blesses Brazil with First Foreign Trip
Arts, Culture & Media
Michael Jackson Statues Draw Adoration … and Ire
Conflict & Justice
Brazilian Protesters Calling for a Boycott of the Soccer World Cup
Business, Economics and Jobs
Pacifying Rio’s Favelas: Controversial Revitalization Program Showing Signs of Success
Examining the Protests In Brazil
Business, Economics and Jobs
Upward Mobility in Brazil and the Quest for Higher Education
Arts, Culture & Media
Brazilian Rapper Criolo, Bard of the Favelas
Development & Education
Rio’s Sports Stadium Closed for Urgent Repairs
Arts, Culture & Media
Bloco do Sargento Pimenta: The Beatles Samba-Style
Sports
Daredevil Flies Into Rio de Janeiro Wearing a Wingsuit
Arts, Culture & Media
Brazil’s Favelas Becoming ‘Cool’ Tourist Destinations
Global Politics
Brazil ‘Pacifies’ Rio’s Favelas for 2016 Games
RIO+20: The Earth Conference Revisited
Global Politics
Why Buildings Collapse Around the World
Sports
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Appointed Cultural Ambassador
Global Politics
Brazil Working to Clean Up Slums Ahead of World Cup
Arts, Culture & Media
Towering Jesus
Arts, Culture & Media
Carnival in Brazil
Brazil’s Environmental Policy Void
After the Earth Summit, the Real Rio Remains
The Economics of Deforestation in Brazil
Unprep’ed for Uncled
Almanac/Rio Summit
Environment
Torrential rains bring death and destruction to Rio de Janeiro
Development & Education
Airbus Tragedy: An Air France Plane Vanishes
Global Politics
Life in Brazil’s favelas
Arts, Culture & Media
Rio to host 2016 Olympics
Global Politics
Final push for Olympic city candidates
Business, Economics and Jobs
Paulo Morelli