Stories about Brazil from December, 2024
Data Narratives Civic Media Observatory: Country Reports
The reports examined the complexities of the data governance landscape across the five countries through the lens of the data narratives and counter-narratives that shape conversations in each country.
Many deaths under Brazil’s military dictatorship were not politicized, says historian
Historian Lucas Pedretti's new book analyzes what was left unfinished and still haunts Brazil's democracy 40 years after the end of the military dictatorship.
The rise of compressed natural gas as an alternative fuel in Nigeria
Nigeria, one of Africa's largest producers of natural gas, has proven gas reserves of 206.53 trillion cubic feet as of 2021. However, the infrastructure for compressed natural gas remains limited.
Artificial Intelligence Narratives: A Global Voices Report
Our Data Narratives research delves into discourse about data and artificial intelligence in five countries: Sudan, El Salvador, India, Brazil, and Turkey.
‘I'm Still Here': The Brazilian story of forced disappearances by the military dictatorship
As Rubens Paiva's story fills cinemas and Brazilians learn more about the state terrorism that shattered lives and families, news about another coup attempt made the past even more present.
November 20th: A day to celebrate and discuss Afro-Brazilians heritage and history
2024 marks the first time Black Consciousness has been recognized as a national holiday in the country. It commemorates the death of Zumbi, leader of Palmares Quilombo, in the 17th century.