The Brazilian flag served as an emblem of Jair Bolsonaro's far-right populist politics. But now designers like Abacaxi are reclaiming it for all Brazilians and celebrating the style of the favelas ...

Brazilian designer Abacaxi is on a mission to reclaim the national flag from its recent political connotations and celebrate the vibrant culture of the favelas. Sunday, Jun 22, 2025 New Delhi o C ...

Brazil's flag served as an emblem of Jair Bolsonaro's far-right populist politics. Now designers like Abacaxi are reclaiming it for all Brazilians and celebrating the style of the favelas at the ...

Dozens of Brazilian yoga aficionados saluted the sun in Rio de Janeiro for the inaugural class of a free course allowing ...

Rio de Janeiro’s favelas are the dregs of a city, teeming slums where the crime rate makes Harlem tame by comparison. The pastel-painted shantytowns with their deceptive names—”Pleasure Hill ...

Homes cover a hill in the poor Rocinha favela of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sept. 30, 2022. After decades of delay and pressure, Brazil announced on Jan. 23, ...