As unbelievable as it may seem, a neighborhood in the city of Salvador did not have electricity until the late 1980s and piped water until the end of the 20th century. By way of comparison, the city’s first street with electricity dates back to 1908. The island still has no sewage network. It is no […]
By Jimin Kang and Amanda Perobelli SALVADOR, Brazil (Reuters) - For the first time in its 132-year history, the Brazilian census now underway includes.
For the first time in its 132-year history, the Brazilian census now underway includes a question counting members of the "quilombo" communities founded by runaway slaves.
Quilombola communities lament environmental damage of industry around Aratu Port, in Brazil's Bahia State · Global Voices globalvoices.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from globalvoices.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.