Hundreds of squatters were living in a vacant police station in São Paulo when fire broke out on May 1, killing up to four people. The residents were part of Brazil’s nationwide homeless movement.
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Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
A Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, a partir de valores ético-cristãos, considerando as características socioculturais da realidade, tem como missão produzir, enriquecer e disseminar o conhecimento, contribuindo com a construção de uma sociedade justa e solidária, por meio de suas atividades de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão, visando à capacitação profissional de excelência e à formação integral da pessoa humana.
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