Juliana Barbassa

About the Author

Juliana Barbassa is an award-winning journalist and author whose work delves into the complexities of urban life in Latin America, with a keen eye for social justice and cultural resilience. Born in Argentina and raised in Brazil, she brings an insider's perspective to her narratives, blending rigorous reporting with vivid storytelling to illuminate the struggles and triumphs of marginalized communities. Her acclaimed debut book, Dancing with the Devil in the City of God: Rio de Janeiro on the Brink, offers a gripping portrait of Rio de Janeiro amid economic turmoil, political corruption, and the shadow of the 2016 Olympics, revealing the city's vibrant spirit and deep-seated inequalities. Barbassa's writing has appeared in outlets like The New York Times and NPR, where she served as an editor, and she continues to advocate for underrepresented voices through her nonfiction explorations of identity, migration, and power dynamics in modern societies.