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Natalia Viana

Natalia Viana is the co-founder and executive director of Agência Pública, Brazil’s first nonprofit investigative journalism outlet

May 2023

  • Google logo on office building

    Why is Google stonewalling regulation in Brazil?

    Natalia Viana
    As dozens of countries debate adopting greater regulation, the tech giants are growing aggressive

November 2017

  • Fires Sweeps Through Shantytown On Outskirts Of Sao Paulo<br>(160914) -- SAO PAULO, Sept. 13, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters try to extinguish the fire at the community of Osasco on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Sept. 13, 2016. According to Sao Paulo’s fire department, no casualties have been reported yet. It is estimated that at least 100 houses were affected. PHOTOGRAPH BY Xinhua / Barcroft Images London-T:+44 207 033 1031 E:hello@barcroftmedia.com - New York-T:+1 212 796 2458 E:hello@barcroftusa.com - New Delhi-T:+91 11 4053 2429 E:hello@barcroftindia.com www.barcroftimages.com

    Guardian São Paulo week
    Revealed: fires in São Paulo favelas more likely on higher-value land

    Exclusive: Analysis finds favelas hit by fire in São Paulo have land values 76% higher than average

February 2011

  • Rescue workers Teresopolis Rio de Janeiro state

    Poverty matters blog
    Floods in Brazil are a result of short-term planning

    Natalia Viana: Urban planning has never been part of Brazil's political agenda, so when heavy rains come cities are not able to cope

November 2010

  • MDG: Brazil Climate change: drought

    Voices from Kiribati
    How Brazil can speak for both rich and poor countries on climate change

    Natalia Viana: Brazil is emerging as a key player in climate change talks, thanks to its growing economic heft and good global reputation