Eloá Pimentel, being held hostage in her own home Written by Clara Bagaroli On October 2008, Brazil watched in shock as a 15-year-old girl, Eloá Pimentel, was held hostage for over more than 100 hours, the longest case of private prison in the state of São Paulo, by her ex-boyfriend, who refused to accept theContinue reading “Kidnapping and feminicide – The Case of Eloá”
Author Archives: Clara Bagaroli
Criminal Factions of Brazil: PCC
Written by Gabriel Pedro, André Dantas and Clara Bagaroli When someone mentions our country, Brazil, a variety of subjects and topics come to mind, such as the most popular cities, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and the stunning natural attractions, such as the unique biodiversity and geographical elements. Nonetheless, another main subjectContinue reading “Criminal Factions of Brazil: PCC”
Lagoa do Taquaral: The Green Heart of Campinas
Writen by Clara Bagaroli and Jenifer Sato Located in the Taquaral neighborhood, in the eastern region of Campinas, Parque Portugal, mainly known as Lagoa do Taquaral, is one of the city’s most symbolic public spaces. A symbol of Campinas’ transition from an agrarian past to a modern metropolis, the park joins together aspects such asContinue reading “Lagoa do Taquaral: The Green Heart of Campinas”
COP30 – Between Promises and the Reality of its Hypocrisy
Writen by Jenifer Sato and Clara Bagaroli COP30, hosted this year in Belém and the world’s largest annual climate get-together, has officially come to an end. It was composed of global leaders, corporations, and media influencers coming together to discuss and promote against global warming. However, behind the speeches, photos, and “green” promises lies aContinue reading “COP30 – Between Promises and the Reality of its Hypocrisy”
Positive Impacts of Pets in Mental Health
Writen by Clara Bagaroli Around the world, through many cultures, pets have been immensely cherished, being more than loyal companions and offering more than memorable moments. And now, in recent years, searches and psychologists have pointed out that pets not only impact cherishable moments, but also a significant role in mental health. From easing theContinue reading “Positive Impacts of Pets in Mental Health”