Protests After Eviction of Occupants from Oi Favela
Residents evicted from Rio's Favela da Telerj, or Oi Favela, on Friday, April 11th, are camping outside the City Hall...
April 15, 2014Topic
Favela Demolition
New Favela Built on Unused Space in Rio de Janeiro
Rio's newest favela is under construction after the invasion of an unoccupied site, but a court order calls for "re-possession"...
April 8, 2014
Favelas Demolished as Rains Kill 230
By Doug Gray, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – Last week’s flooding wreaked havoc in Rio with the heaviest...
April 13, 2010