Journalist, global citizen & bibliophile, mother of two Cariocas. Views are mine.
Washington, DC
Joined February 2011
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As the parent of a bright dyslexic child in an elite institution this was painful to read. nytimes.com/2023/07/02/nyreg…
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Lula speaks at #vcop27 - This invite - to a president who hasn't yet taken power - is recognition that the world is in a hurry to see Brazil participating once again in the discussions on the future of the planet and for all those who live in it.
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As Brazilians get ready to vote in the final round of presidential elections, many see this as a vote on the future of the Amazon. Our piece from #yanomami territory @jhe_cruz @jadominguez_a #Eleicoes2022 bbc.com/news/world-latin-ame… – at Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Today I'll be putting YOUR climate questions to the @UN boss Antonio Guterres ahead of COP27. So what’s bugging you? Get in touch using hashtag #myclimatequestion @BBCWorld @bbcworldservice @BBCNews @UNFCCC
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Tomorrow we will be putting your climate change questions to the UN's Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
If you have a question you'd like the boss of the UN to answer ahead of COP27, share it with us using the hashtag #myclimatequestion
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The future of the commonwealth without the Queen is prompting debate - in the Caribbean, Antigua’s Prime Minister says there will be a referendum on becoming a republic within 3 years. Tonight on @BBCWorld News America, we speak to a member of Antigua’s reparations commission.
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A remembrance of slain British journalist Dom Phillips. bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-a…
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Dom Phillips’ many friends will have different takes on the meaning of his life and death. This is mine: Let’s carry on his work. theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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Normally a deployment to the #amazon is exciting. This time it’s with a heavy heart as we cover the disappearance of our colleague @domphillips and Bruno Pereira and try and get an idea of what authorities are doing to find them #wherearedomandbruno #cadedomebruno #valedojavari – at Manaus, Brazil
Katy Watson reports that Brazil’s Federal Police have said apparent human remains have been found in the river close where British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira were last seen alive.
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Secret schools for girls are being set up in Afghanistan because of the Taliban ban on education for girls over 12. @SecKermani went to such a school - and told @BBCWorld News America scholars close to the Taliban are divided over whether girls should be educated.
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Tonight on @BBCWorld News America with @LauraTrevelyan:
@sarahrainsford on the war crimes trial of a Russian soldier
@bbclysedoucet on the Ukrainian fighters who've left Mariupol
@SecKermani on Afghanistan's secret schools for girls
@yogital on climate change's impact in India
The BBC's outstanding team coverage from #Afghanistan has been nominated for the prestigious @PeabodyAwards
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Last night just as I was out of time on talking with @bbclysedoucet, I asked Lyse quickly about the golden dome that was behind her in the evening light. Her answer really moved me - and it seems I’m not the only one.
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Thank you so much to @AmandaRenteria and @Ron_Christie for their expert analysts on a memorable night in Washington, when the house chamber was a sea of Ukrainian flags as President Biden made his first state of the union address.
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Thank you so much for following our coverage from #Ukraine. We are only as good as the terrific teams of producers, video journalists and satellite engineers working with us. And we’re grateful that you also believe these are moments which matter to all of us.
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Today’s story from our team in #petropolis. This tragedy is about natural weather phenomenons made worse by climate change and compounded by inequality and most importantly, authorities not doing enough to keep their people safe. @jhe_cruz @renatovaroli – at Petrópolis, Brasil
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The heartbreaking search of the mothers and families of the Buscadores de la Paz collective in Sonora. Shot and edited by @juliagaliano bbc.com/news/av/world-latin-…
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Definitely my favorite moment of the day - @espanglishmusic playing us out!
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