Brazilian Jews, who are largely upper middle class, are stepping up to aid the impoverished, densely populated areas where social distancing is difficult. (JTA) — In April, Rebeca Posternak and ...

After decades of delay and pressure, Brazil announced Tuesday that it will henceforth use “favelas and urban communities” to categorize thousands of poor, urban neighborhoods, instead of the ...

However, most of the migrants are poor people from the surrounding Brazilian countryside ... and many of the rich people feel threatened by those who live in the favelas. Services Most favelas ...