Real Estate Prices Fall in Cantagalo, Pavão-Pavãozinho
Pacified in December 2009, the Cantagalo, Pavão-Pavãozinho favela communities have seen real estate values spike and then plummet after a...
August 5, 2014Topic
Favelas
Six Military Police Arrested After UPP Operation
Rio de Janeiro civil police arrested six military police officers on Sunday, July 27th following a UPP operation that resulted...
July 29, 2014
Census in Complexo da Maré Shows Economic Growth: Daily
The first census undertaken in the Complexo da Maré has shown a vibrant local economy that provides vital income for...
July 24, 2014
Early Education Opportunities Lacking in Rio’s Favelas
The recent opening of a nursery in Rochina highlighted the continuing lack of educational opportunities Rio de Janeiro's favelas.
July 8, 2014
Two Protests Outside FIFA FanFest in Rio: Daily
Two marches merged into one outside the FIfa FanFest in Copacabana, before the Brazil vs Cameroon game yesterday.
June 24, 2014
Popular Cup Begins, Highlighting Forced Evictions in Rio
Alternative football cup draws attention to home demolitions and controversies in preparation for mega-events.
April 29, 2014
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
Arrests Made After Occupation of Complexo da Maré in Rio
Police and military begin occupation of the Complexo da Maré favela peacefully and make numerous arrests and seized arms and...
April 1, 2014
Editorial: The Army is Coming
With the World Cup just a couple months away, we can expect a lot more troops in the streets this...
April 1, 2014