The Cultural Review

Brazil

3 articles

Diverse individuals participating in traditional healing rituals, showcasing a blend of ancient practices and modern healthcare settings for holistic well-being.
Wellness

What Is Traditional Healing and Why Does It Matter in 2026?

By 2025, Brazil's Unified Health System is projected to deliver over five million traditional healing procedures annually in primary care, according to the World Health Organization .

Yasmin El-Sayed·July 16, 2026
Diverse people interacting with a large, colorful public art installation in a city square, symbolizing global cultural policy and community engagement in arts.
Art

Brazil Launches National Arts Policy as US Cities Bolster Cultural Initiatives

Brazil has launched a new National Arts Policy to expand cultural access and support professionals. Concurrently, several U.S. cities are bolstering local public art initiatives through new funding and policy frameworks.

Matteo Ricci·April 2, 2026
An inmate in a sunlit Brazilian prison library, deeply focused on reading a book, surrounded by shelves of literature and other prisoners engaged in quiet study, symbolizing rehabilitation.
Books

Brazil's Reading Program Reduces Prison Sentences for Thousands

A nationwide initiative in Brazil allows tens of thousands of inmates to reduce their sentences through reading programs, testing the transformative power of literature.

Claire Donovan·March 30, 2026