Clique aqui para Português This article is part of ongoing coverage by RioOnWatch of forced evictions in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas, despite these communities’ historic consolidation and acquired legal rights. The threat of eviction has […]
Clique aqui para Português This is our latest article about Covid-19 and its impacts on the favelas. Approximately 20 people are camped out in front of the municipal government building in Cidade Nova, in the Central […]
Clique aqui para Português On July 16, activists involved with the Popular Council, a coalition that defends housing rights and fights evictions in Rio de Janeiro favelas, participated in a debate, broadcast live on Facebook, to […]
Clique aqui para Português This report from Vila Autódromo is the first in a series by favela residents that will highlight the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on daily life in their communities. The series […]
Clique aqui para Português This is the second article in a series of four, based on a study into the disciplinary processes that took place in the lead up to, during, and following mega-events in […]