This week, in What’s Happening in Brazil, we take a look at the tragic story of the Paraisópolis 9, nine young people who were killed by suffocation, during the aftermath of a truculent police operation in one of São Paulo’s impoverished communities. Still without answers and not a single culprit punished as of yet, families of the victims struggle to cope with their loss, while fighting to ensure justice is served.
In our Story of the Week, we investigate how the Federal government is seeking to take control of environmental NGOs working in the Amazon region. Seeing them as enemies in the battle for the future of the forest, the Bolsonaro administration is actively seeking to undermine the brave work being done by theses entities, who want nothing more than to protect the ecosystem and its native populations.
In our Culture Talk segment, we will be introduced to the amazing work of photojournalist Isis Medeiros. Since the rupture of the Fundão dam in the city of Mariana, located in the state of Minas Gerais, Isis has been working closely with families and their loved ones, to ensure that their plight will not be forgotten, and that those responsible pay the price.
Lastly, as is tradition on the show, we wrap things up by teaching you a delicious local recipe and showcasing some quality Brazilian music.
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Edited by: Ítalo Piva
