Bruno Rico

Bruno Rico is a writer, entrepreneur, and an activist for social and racial causes in Brazil. He lives in Rio de Janeiro.

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Brazilian education in intensive care after pandemic ordeal

Across the board, Brazilian schools are feeling all of the knock-on effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Some federal universities risk defaulting on utility bills

3 years ago • Renato Alves and Bruno Rico

Rio The Police have taken a shoot-first-ask-later policy to new heights. Photo: Jorge Hely Veiga/Shutterstock

“Most lethal” police raid in Rio de Janeiro makes a mockery of Supreme Court rule

Twenty-eight people were killed in an armed incursion into the Jacarezinho favela. The Supreme Court had banned all police operations in favelas during the pandemic, but raids are becoming more prevalent once more

3 years ago • Euan Marshall, Lucas Berti, Francisco Ricci and Bruno Rico

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In favelas, economic chokehold adds to the virus fears

With cases and deaths at record levels, cities have tried to listen to experts and close the economy. For those living in favelas, however, restrictive measures cause economic distress and hunger

3 years ago • Ana Ferraz and Bruno Rico

Why Black Lives Matter protests haven't taken off in Brazil

Why Black Lives Matter protests haven’t taken off in Brazil

Brazil's racial inequalities are comparable to that of the U.S. So, why hasn't Brazil followed the lead of the Black Lives Matter movement?

4 years ago • Bruno Rico

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Favela Lives Don’t Matter in Brazil

The killing of a 14-year-old boy is just the latest chapter of a story that has become all-too-common for favela residents

4 years ago • Bruno Rico