Brazil

The biggest and most populated country in South America, Brazil is the world’s 10th largest economy and also one of the biggest democracies. Despite the immense economy there is a wide gap between rich and poor, and high levels of urban violence combined with an epidemic of corruption. Brazil is also home to a diversity of wildlife, stunning landscapes, environments, and extensive natural resources. Conservation of the Amazon rainforest has become a major concern and is always a hot topic. Tag your stories, photos and videos “Brazil” to see them featured.

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Proposed Rio slum barrier likened to Israeli security barrier

The slums of Dona Marta in Rio, Brazil, are encroaching too much on the famous Atlantic Rainforest that surrounds it, according to the Brazilian government, and their solution is to build a three-foot high wall…

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Recife: A typical house from a typical family

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