Laís Martins

Laís Martins is a Brazilian journalist pursuing a master's degree in Media and Globalization. Her coverage is focused on politics, human rights, and society. Previously, she worked for Reuters Brasil.

social media regulation

Riots lay bare challenge of regulating social media in Brazil

Multiple cabinet ministries should be in charge of different aspects of social media regulation. But the president's press office will shoulder most of the responsibility

1 year ago • Sérgio Spagnuolo and Laís Martins

gun control regulation

Gun licenses and imports shoot up in Bolsonaro’s Brazil

Looser firearm regulations were part of Jair Bolsonaro's campaign promises in 2018 — and the president has certainly delivered on this front

4 years ago • Laís Martins and Beatriz Farrugia

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Lack of black leadership in Brazilian startups reduces opportunities

Brazil's startups are still overwhelmingly white, while black entrepreneurs continue to face difficulties to access the banking system

4 years ago • Laís Martins

Half of communities in Rondônia indigenous land have suspected Covid-19 cases

Half of communities in Rondônia indigenous land have suspected Covid-19 cases

4 years ago • Laís Martins

vaccine coronavirus brazil

Research on Covid-19 vaccine nasal spray advances

4 years ago • Laís Martins

Tech Roundup: Brazilian Congress' crackdown on online content

Tech Roundup: Brazilian Congress’ crackdown on online content

Congress resorts to lawsuits to remove online content, Brazil's first 'bug bounty' startup, and a biotech firm with biological control to fight ticks

4 years ago • Laís Martins

Philippines halt Brazilian poultry imports due to coronavirus scare

Philippines halt Brazilian poultry imports due to coronavirus scare

4 years ago • Laís Martins

central bank gdp recession

Central Bank estimates 11-percent GDP drop for Brazil in Q2

4 years ago • Laís Martins