Click here for original article, in Portuguese, by Silvana Bahia* for BBC Brasil.

The Morro da Providência community, between the Port Region and Central Station, holds an important place in the history of Rio de Janeiro. The city’s oldest favela, it was settled in 1897 by soldiers returning from the War of Canudos.  

Construction of the cable car at Morro da Providência (photos: Leliane Peixoto)

The community, which will celebrate its 115th anniversary on November 15th, is going through one of the saddest periods in its history as the city evicts many residents from their homes. The sadness affects even those who will not suffer More >