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10 Years Since the Rio Olympics: Vila Autódromo Continues to Resist Gentrification Pressures Amidst New ‘Olympic Barra’ Neighborhood

By Igor Soares • Translation by A.M. Oliver • January 13, 2026

Clique aqui para Português This is the first in our 2026 series reflecting on the city’s favelas 10 years after the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. On August 14, 2025, Rio de Janeiro’s City […]