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Rio’s New Mayor Announces Strategic Plan: What’s in it for Favelas?

By RioOnWatch Editorial • Translation by Rachel Brabbins • July 11, 2017

Clique aqui para Português On Tuesday, July 4, Mayor Marcelo Crivella, in office since January, made public his proposal for the 2017-2020 Strategic Plan for municipal management, a few days late. There are four major […]

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History of Urban Renewal ‘Project Rio’ in Maré Part 2: Allies Join the Fight

By Claire Jones • July 9, 2017

Clique aqui para Português This is the second article in a three-part series on the history of the Projeto Rio urban renewal program in Maré, from 1979 to 1981. Efficient resistance on the part of Maré’s […]

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Rio Solidarity Economy Celebrates New State Plan While Battle Continues for Alternative Economy

By Gigi Ong-Alok • July 3, 2017

Clique aqui para Português On Friday, June 23, the Solidarity Economy State Plan of Rio de Janeiro was festively launched at Rio’s Municipal Theatre. Representatives, entrepreneurs and collaborators at the event celebrated this political and […]

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The Right to Live: Favela Residents Celebrate Community and Fight for Their Rights

By Brian McNamara • June 29, 2017

Clique aqui para Português Rio de Janeiro is known worldwide for beautiful beachfront neighborhoods such as Copacabana, and the striking statue of Christ the Redeemer, yet beyond the scenic views of this southern edge of […]

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History of Urban Renewal ‘Project Rio’ in Maré Part 1: A Siren’s Song

By Claire Jones • June 29, 2017

Clique aqui para Português This is the first article in a three-part series on the history of the Projeto Rio urban renewal program in Maré, from 1979-1981. On the afternoon of June 10, 1981, Brazil President […]

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