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Curicica (Part 4): Love, Above All Else

Clique aqui para Português This is the final of four articles about the cluster of favelas in Curicica, Jacarepaguá, that are awaiting urban integration projects through the Morar Carioca upgrading program. “Life continues.” “She was in an accident just recently,” […]

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Curicica (Part 3): Awaiting Morar Carioca

Clique aqui para Português This is the third of four articles about the cluster of favelas in Curicica, Jacarepaguá, that are awaiting urban integration projects through the Morar Carioca upgrading program. Quando será? (When will it be?) The Residents’ Association […]

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Rio Olympic Evictions Roundup

Clique aqui para Português Since October 2009 when Rio was selected to host the 2016 Olympics, more than 8,000 people have been evicted from their homes. Tens of thousands more are expected. Forced eviction should not […]