Pernambuco’s Unique Carnival in Maracatu’s Cradle

Photos by Eraldo Peres This city in northern Brazil is considered the cradle of the maracatu, a frenetic, rhythmic dance of African origin that infuses its unique Carnival celebration with its spirit.

Peru’s Ashaninka Hunger

Photos by Rodrigo Abd Hunger haunts the jungle home of the Ashaninka.

Mapuche Going Mainstream

Photos by Luis Hidalgo Nestled between high-rise buildings on a busy street in Chile’s modern capital is a straw hut that’s a sign of growing respect for the Andean country’s long-disdained indigenous past.

Close Up: Photographer Felipe Dana

Felipe Dana discovered photography at age 15 when he started working as an assistant for event and commercial photographers.