Rio On Watch
Monday, February 25, 2013 - 00:00
Brazil currently has 12 million people living in favelas. They are responsible for generating R$38.6 billion per year in commercial activity, which is equivalent, for example, to the GDP of Bolivia.
Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 00:00
Iara is coordinator of Alfazendo, a community-based NGO in City of God. Alfazendo's focus is literacy for community residents of all ages, but they also serve as an advocacy organization.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 00:00
Through Rodrigues Moura's lens, Complexo do Alemão has sports, parties, creativity, workers, mothers, children - an immense universe that the mainstream media has never managed to understand and disseminate.
Monday, December 3, 2012 - 00:00
While the foreigners who have made their home in favelas feel welcomed, some long-time residents are skeptical of their new neighbors, particularly because their presence is causing the cost of living in the favela to rise.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 00:00
There is some suspicion that a number of this year's fires may have been acts of arson, aiming to facilitate the removal of the favelas, thus clearing the way for new development.
Friday, October 12, 2012 - 00:00
Forced removals should not be confused with consensual relocation. The former is nonconsensual in nature and violates numerous laws as well as human rights.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 00:00
This critical moment for "The Marvelous City" is not only significant for Rio and its residents, but is of worldwide importance. Foreigners and Cariocas alike should have a basic understanding of the voting system in what can feel like a free-f
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 00:00
The study examines favela life and focuses on how bottom-up NGOs can "rewrite favela environments and establish lines of communication and exchange between marginalised communities and mainstream society".
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 00:00
Government's neglect of the community is hard to explain. One would think that the high percentage of crack-cocaine users and open sewage would put it on the government's radar.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 00:00
Instead of destroying existing homes and building new housing, the majority of slum dwellers applied a jeitinho.