Homicide rates have fallen steadily in recent years, but over a third of Brazil's public believe that violence has increased since Lula took office.
Brazil
Despite Record-Low Murder Rates, Brazilians Feel Less Safe
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Robert Muggah
Music of the Americas: Guitars from South and Central America
We feature videos online from Brazil, Costa Rica, and Peru.
Lula’s Unforced Errors Are Taking a Toll on the World’s Goodwill
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Oliver Stuenkel
Brazil’s president has restored his country’s international reputation, but his provocative gestures are bedeviling progress on his top goals.
Magos Herrera and Mônica Salmaso: "Curiosity about Latin America Brings Us Together"
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Jocelyne Enríquez
The Mexican and Brazilian singers are "soul sisters" who make music "deeply rooted in tradition." AS/COA interviewed the artists.
Music of the Americas: Online from Argentina and Live in New York
We feature videos by Federico Díaz & Silvia Iriondo and Sonya Headlam & Rebecca Cypess, while Mônica Salmaso & Magos Herrera are live in New York.
The Problem-Solving Entrepreneurs in Brazil’s Favelas
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Brian Winter
In an era of surprisingly persistent poverty and hunger, some communities are making progress.
Brazil’s Polarization Is Here to Stay Even As Politicians Have (Mostly) Dialed Down the Rhetoric
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Oliver Stuenkel
The political debate in Latin America's largest democracy looks less destructive than it used to be.