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Six Coronavirus Realities in the Favelas: From Lack of Information to Lack of Water #VoicesFromSocialMedia

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March 20, 2020

Police Kill 6 Youth in a Week: Favelas Respond to Rio Governor Blaming ‘Human Rights’ #VoicesFromSocialMedia

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August 23, 2019

Community Media Profile: Rocinha’s FavelaDaRocinha.com

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May 30, 2019

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The Baixada Fluminense on Twitter: An Analysis of News and Perceptions

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January 16, 2018

Favelas’ Love Affair With Social Media: 2015 Roundup and Predictions for 2016

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January 25, 2016