Mia Alberti

Brazil15 Mar 2019 01:51 GMT

Marielle Franco was killed a year ago but has since become a symbol of resistance in Brazil.

Latin America14 Mar 2019 03:11 GMT

Rights groups say there were record number of police killings and racial violence in the Brazilian city in 2018.

LGBT12 Mar 2019 15:28 GMT

Franco, a black, gay activist and councilwoman was shot dead in 2018 in a case prosecutors say was politically motivated

Venezuela22 Feb 2019 00:23 GMT

Venezuelans express hope, fear, disillusionment as opposition-set deadline for aid to be allowed into Venezuela nears.

Indigenous rights14 Feb 2019 00:20 GMT

Report finds Brazil's indigenous communities are facing growing attacks, threats and land grabs under the new president.

Indigenous rights12 Feb 2019 21:59 GMT

The Pataxo indigenous tribe's main source of food and water was destroyed after January's dam collapse in eastern Brazil

Environment30 Jan 2019 20:28 GMT

Families search for answers after muddy sea of debris sweeps everything in its path and kills more than 80 people.

Brazil Elections 201813 Oct 2018 21:04 GMT

The 43-year-old indigenous lawyer will represent the more than 900,000 indigenous people in the country.

Women's Rights28 Sep 2018 21:42 GMT

Women say they are left out of October's elections, both in campaign promises and on the ballot.