The Brazilian moms fighting for their children ten years after Zika

By Ari Daniel

Published November 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM EST

When the Zika crisis hit Brazil, women infected with the virus gave birth to babies with a debilitating condition. Some of the moms joined together to build a new life and to push for reparations.

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