Jill Langlois
The New Republic
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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The Small Business Solution to Saving the Amazon
Supporting indigenous people's projects could be more effective than trying to persuade the openly dismissive Brazilian government. → Read More
These Hunter-Gatherer Tribes Have Mad Video Skills
Brazil's indigenous have found an unusual tool to preserve culture and protect land. → Read More
In Brazil, reelected President Rousseff's uphill economic battle has just begun
Rousseff will have to find a way to bring the business-minded population that voted for her opponent to the side of her target voters—some 40 million who were pulled out of poverty by her party over the last decade. → Read More
Severe Year-Long Drought in São Paulo Threatens Water Supply for Eight Million
The state water utility has undertaken massive drilling operations in an effort to find new freshwater sources, but a long term solution is needed. → Read More
Brazil's elections put the nation's economic woes on full display
While the South American nation’s economy has taken a turn for the worse on President Dilma Rousseff’s watch, not everyone’s convinced the blame can be placed at her door. → Read More
After World Cup, Brazil’s refugees host their own games
The first ever Refugees World Cup took place in early August, with 200 people representing 16 countries. → Read More
Brazil launches massive English language crash course for World Cup
Over 100,000 professionals working in the tourism industry have signed up to take 160 hours of English or Spanish classes for free in 120 cities. → Read More
In Brazil, tent cities rise to protest World Cup construction
Thousands of families have occupied a stretch of land just four kilometers away from the site of the opening game of the World Cup to protest the lack of affordable housing in Brazil. → Read More
Israel set to release 26 Palestinian prisoners
Officials said on Monday that Israel was set to release 26 Palestinian prisoners in the third of a four-stage release agreed upon in peace talks. → Read More
Barrel bombs kill 517 in Aleppo since Dec. 15
Barrel bombs dropped from Syrian aircrafts have killed 517 people in the northern province of Aleppo since Dec. 15, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. → Read More
Gang war in Brazil's Pedrinhas jail kills 59 this year
A Brazilian government investigation revealed that 59 inmates at Pedrinhas jail have been killed in gang violence this year. → Read More
India train fire kills at least 26 (PHOTOS)
At least 26 people are dead after a passenger train compartment caught fire early Saturday morning in southeast India. → Read More
Iraq troops arrest leading Sunni MP in deadly raid
Iraqi troops arrested on Saturday leading Sunni MP Ahmed al-Alwani in a raid on his home in the western city of Ramadi, killing his brother and five guards. → Read More
South Sudan government committed to an 'immediate' ceasefire
The government of South Sudan announced it was "committed to an immediate ceasefire" on Friday, urging rebel leader Riek Machar to do the same. → Read More
Brazil floods kill 20, force 40,000 to evacuate
Floods and mudslides caused by heavy downpours in southeastern Brazil have killed at least 20 people and forced another 40,000 to evacuate. → Read More
Pussy Riot members freed from Russian jail
Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, two members of Russian punk band Pussy Riot, were freed from jail on Monday after being granted amnesty last week. → Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court declares same-sex marriage legal
New Mexico's Supreme Court has declared same-sex marriage legal. → Read More
Kim Jong Un's uncle executed for 'treachery,' North Korean state media reports
The North Korean regime has announced the execution of leader Kim Jong Un's uncle, Jang Song Thaek, who it called 'worse than a dog.' → Read More
Global cancer cases reach 14 million, World Health Organization says
The number of people diagnosed with cancer each year jumped to 14 million in 2012, according to the World Health Organization. → Read More
Market fire in China's Shenzhen kills 16
A fire on Wednesday morning at a farmers' market in south China's Shenzhen killed at least 16 people and injured another five. → Read More