Rio’s Vila Autódromo is the Setting for Short Film Going to Cannes
The short film "Vazio do Lado de Fora" (Empty on the Outside), by director Eduardo Brandão Pinto (BP), will be...
May 1, 2017Topic
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Rio de Janeiro Sees Growth of Favela Communities
Recent research shows that many of Rio de Janeiro's favelas are continuing to grow, despite recent evictions of settlements and...
May 11, 2015
Vila Autódromo Community Avoids Eviction
The campaign against forced evictions in Rio celebrated a victory as the favela community of Vila Autódromo secured its permanence.
August 13, 2013
Vila Autódromo Resists With Plano Popular
The favela community of Vila Autódromo is resisting relocation for 2016 Olympic infrastructure development with their Plano Popular da Vila...
August 7, 2012
Rio’s Olympic Legacy and Vila Autódromo
Carlos Arthur Nuzman emphasized transformation through sport and spoke of the legacy of the 2016 Olympic Games as both a...
March 6, 2012
Vila Autódromo Favela Resists Eviction in Rio
The mayor’s office announced the Vila Autódromo favela would be demolished for the 2016 Olympics despite a long period of...
October 11, 2011
Rio Favela to be Demolished for Olympics: Daily
Vila Autódromo, a favela situated in the heart of Barra’s Olympic Park and nearby Rock City, will be removed by...
October 4, 2011
Favelas Moved for World Cup and Olympics
Rio, hosting the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games, has recently drawn attention for large scale forced relocation program.
May 10, 2011