Policies

Deciphering Rio’s City Council System

Clique aqui para Português The ads for “vereadores” (city councilors) for Rio’s “Camâra” (City Council) litter the streets of Rio during the campaign season, with this year’s ballot boasting more candidates than even the most politically […]

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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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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 […]