Between 2023 and 2025, Brazil faced environmental, social, and cultural crises that exposed the vulnerability of its populations. In Rio Grande do Sul, intense rains caused the greatest climatic tragedy in the state’s history: rivers overflowed, millions were left homeless, 184 people died, and the damages reached R$ 88.9 billion, revealing the urgency of measures…
What the Jury Said About the Finalist, Cristina Sille · Photographer of the Year 2025 The following text is drawn —from the public transcript of the POY Latam 2025 judging— from the reflections of the jurors on the portfolio of Cristina Sille, finalist for Photographer of the Year. Individual names are not cited, but the…
“Pain Everyplace” is my work portfolio over the past two years. I have particularly focused on documenting human rights violations and challenges to democracy in various contexts, with a special emphasis on migrant, displaced, and the most vulnerable populations. My reports combine social chronicle and documentary portrait, aiming to dignify the people portrayed and rescue…
What the Jury Said About the Winner, Rodrigo Abd · Photographer of the Year 2025 The following text is drawn —from the public transcript of the POY Latam 2025 judging— from the ideas and comments expressed by the jurors as they deliberated on the winning portfolio of Rodrigo Abd. Individual names are not cited, but…
