Investigations.
Independent investigations
currently under way at PLOT. during its first editorial cycle.
01Investigation · Public healthObstetric violence in Bahia
An investigation into obstetric violence, maternal mortality, inequalities in access to care and institutional accountability in Bahia. The project is currently gathering public records, tracking freedom-of-information requests, conducting interviews and analysing databases.
By Rachel Mercês · First editorial cycleUnder investigation
02Investigation · Sport and public policyThe country of the next World Cup: women's football between public investment and the flight of talent
An investigation into sports policy, public investment, labour conditions, gender inequality and institutional development, seen through Brazilian women's football. The project examines why, on the eve of the 2027 Women's World Cup, most of the national team plays outside the country. It is currently in the data-gathering phase and structuring the visualisations — maps, charts and other resources that will be part of the story.
By Rachel Mercês · First editorial cycleUnder investigation
03Investigation · Territory and energyData centres in the Bahian semi-arid
An investigation into public incentives, energy infrastructure and territorial impacts of the expansion of data centres in Bahia. The project is currently reviewing documents, gathering public databases and mapping the developments.
By Rachel Mercês · First editorial cycleUnder investigation