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A dense cluster of houses in Rocinha Favela spreads across a hillside in Rio de Janeiro, with modern high-rise buildings, mountains, and the ocean visible in the background.
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A visible divide between wealth and poverty Community life in a favela An organic urban garden in the Manguinhos favela in Rio de Janeiro Police presence in an informal settlement Dense cluster of small, colorful houses built closely together on a hillside in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with patches of greenery among the buildings. Rio de Janeiro: favela Favela, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Densely packed, multi-story brick and concrete homes with metal roofs in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with some greenery visible among the buildings.
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Examine the poverty endured by the Brazilian population living in favelas on the outskirts of major cities
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Rocinha: Brazil's largest favela
An aerial view of Rocinha in Rio de Janeiro. With more than 72,000 residents in 2022,...
© Marktucan/Dreamstime.com
A visible divide between wealth and poverty
Wealthy and low-income areas of Rio de Janeiro, shown in close proximity. The Santa...
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Community life in a favela
Children play soccer in the Tavares Bastos favela in Rio de Janeiro. Despite long-standing...
© Carl de Souza—AFP/Getty Images
An organic urban garden in the Manguinhos favela in Rio de Janeiro
The absence of the Brazilian state creates a unique environment for favela residents...
© Carl de Souza—AFP/Getty Images
Police presence in an informal settlement
Police escort a suspect arrested during Operação Contenção in the Vila Cruzeiro favela,...
© Mauro Pimentel—AFP/Getty Images
Favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Rio de Janeiro: favela
Favela on a hillside on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Favela, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Rio de Janeiro favela
A favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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