This category will index the articles in the ISSN 2701-4924 of the German National Library.
Echoes of Silence: Reflecting on Brazil’s Military Dictatorship 60 Years On
Editor’s Note: This is an opinion essay.
Beyond a car-centric world
The detrimental effects of this car-centric approach are becoming increasingly apparent, and achieving sustainable transportation requires a holistic approach that addresses various aspects of urban living.
Resilience and Resistance: My Indigenous Anthem
These verses celebrate the indomitable spirit of indigenous peoples, whose existence is inseparable from the natural world.
Following the maracá and engendering “deotherization” in decolonial collaborative research
The AWÊ, orchestrated by the maracá was a daily reminder of the rightful owner of the space that I sought to enter. Little by little, intersections and communalities among us became apparent.
Maracá in Resistance: Amplifying the Voices of Indigenous Women in the III Indigenous Women’s March
As an active participant in this historic event, I was deeply touched by the immense articulation and potential for transformation through collective action, especially within the context of Indigenous women's pursuit of their rightful place in society.
Maracá around the World: Empowering Indigenous Women through the Power of Ancestry
My transformative journey as Tamikuã Pataxó, an empowered Indigenous woman who crossed oceans to a destination that had previously existed only in my dreams: Sweden
Maracá: Shaking the History of Brazil – A Symbol of Resistance and Change
The world is in constant transformation, human beings, nature, earth are all in constant change, so how to write about the experience lived in field research in such a way that the "vivacity" is maintained during the writing of the text?
Treading the Diplomatic Tightrope: Lula’s Approach to the Israel-Palestine Conflict
During his presidential terms, Lula consistently advocated for the two-state solution, supporting the creation of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. He also vehemently criticized Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, viewing them as a hindrance to peace. However, Brazil maintained diplomatic and trade relations with Israel, illustrating the intricate political and economic considerations that influence the country's foreign policy. Lula emphasized the importance of multilateralism and international diplomacy in the quest for a peaceful and equitable resolution to the conflict. The article explores how this approach reflects Lula's pursuit of autonomy and sovereignty in Brazilian foreign policy, while also highlighting challenges and criticisms faced during his diplomatic journey.
Brazilian population abroad: the challenge of accessing data and organizing information
by Camila Escudero*
Reviewed by Matheus Lucas Hebling
The Brazilian emigration process is considered recent. It was only in the 1980 years that Brazil, recognized throughout its history as a country of immigration, with the arrival of foreigners contributing to the formation of its national identity (Ribeiro, 1995; Lesser, 2001), passed to be considered a country of emigration. […]
Black slavery in Latin America: The cases of Cuba and Brazil
Cuba and Brazil are the two countries were the ones that received the biggest number of black enslaved Africans and the last nations to abolish slavery officially. As can be seen in the text, in Cuba and Brazil, the population of black enslaved persons was boosted by sugarcane plantations and sugar production.