Latin America

Brazil’s Umbanda Religion

Air Date: March 12, 2013

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Photo: Cigars at the ready as an Umbandista prepares for a service
 
 
 

Brazil ‘Pacifies’ Rio’s Favelas for 2016 Games

Air Date: August 1, 2012

Location: Rio de Janeiro

 
Photo: On patrol with the U.P.P.
 
 
 

In a Booming Brazil, Portuguese Flock to Take Advantage

Air Date: May 14, 2012

Location: Rio de Janeiro

 
Photo: Rio’s Maracanã Stadium gets a facelift – one of many job-creating infrastructure projects underway as the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics approach
 
 
 
 

Brazil’s Charismatic Catholics Use Evangelical Methods to Inspire

Air Date: May 31, 2012

Location: Rio de Janeiro

 
 
 
 
Photo: Father Gleuson Gomes at work on a Sunday