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Voz das Comunidades
Voz das Comunidades reports on communities in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas, with news and cultural coverage.
About Voz das Comunidades
Voz das Comunidades is a Portuguese-language news publication that reports on communities and favelas in Rio de Janeiro, covering local news, public security, elections, culture and community projects. Its site includes sections by editorial topic, a WhatsApp channel for sending story tips, a print newspaper edition, election pages with vote counts, a fact-checking format, and a real-time violence map whose data comes from the Instituto Fogo Cruzado. Coverage centers on Rio de Janeiro neighbourhoods such as the Alemão, Penha, Maré, Rocinha, Cidade de Deus, Rio das Pedras and Gardênia Azul. All content is published in Portuguese.
Key features
- Portuguese-language reporting on Rio de Janeiro favela communities
- Election pages with live vote counting during apuração
- Real-time violence map using Instituto Fogo Cruzado data
- Print newspaper editions published online
- WhatsApp channel for sending story tips to the newsroom
- Fact-checking items labelled confirmed or false
Best for: Portuguese-speaking readers who want local news and community coverage from Rio de Janeiro's favelas.
Good for
- Reporting focused on specific Rio de Janeiro favela communities
- Combines news with tools such as the violence map and print editions
- Accepts reader-submitted story tips through WhatsApp
Watch out for
- Content is published in Portuguese only
- Violence map figures depend on an external data source, Instituto Fogo Cruzado
Voz das Comunidades at a glance
- Official website
- vozdascomunidades.com.br
- Category
- News & Media › Local News
- Type
- Publication
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- Portuguese
- Country
- BR
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Voz das Comunidades FAQ
In what language is Voz das Comunidades published?
The publication is in Portuguese.
Can readers submit story ideas?
Yes, the site offers a WhatsApp contact for sending pautas to the newsroom.
Does Voz das Comunidades have a print edition?
Yes, print editions are listed on the site and can be opened online, such as edition 128 from September 2026.
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