Investigation

Investigation

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Investigation into baby trafficking in Brazil

This section brings together editorial materials on baby trafficking in Brazil, including its historical context, its present-day implications and the people involved in understanding the phenomenon.

It functions as a curated journalistic archive, bringing together case-based reporting, profiles, analysis and reference materials related to illegal adoptions, falsified civil records and the circulation of newborns.

What you will find here

This area does not replace the guidance pages or the story submission forms. It functions as a living journalistic archive focused on memory, context, patterns, cases, documents and key individuals connected to baby trafficking in Brazil.

Some materials and updates may currently be available only in Portuguese.

Featured cases and individuals

Arlete Hilú

Profile of one of the most prominent figures associated with investigations into baby trafficking in Brazil.

Bruna Vasconcelos case

One of the most emblematic cases involving the international trafficking of Brazilian babies for illegal adoption.

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Explore other core sections of the project to access practical guidance, submit your story or follow new developments.

Ongoing work

This section is under continuous development. Selected materials may be translated, expanded or reorganized as new information becomes available and editorial priorities evolve.

About this archive

The goal is to build a consistent journalistic archive that helps readers, researchers and affected individuals understand the phenomenon over time.

If you are looking for practical information, visit the guidance page. To stay informed about recent developments, subscribe to project updates. You can also submit your story.