Salvador, the first capital of Brazil and now the capital of Bahia state, is the cradle of the samba — in fact, notes Vice, the city's annual Carnival rivals the better-known event that takes place in Rio de Janeiro. Its streets are also the scene of protests, with buses set on fire, children playing, and many parties. According to the United Nations, Salvador is the 14th most violent city in the world. Antonello Veneri, an Italian photographer based in Brazil, has captured the city in all its pain and beauty. http://www.vice.com/read/salvador-is-a-paradise-876