Clique aqui para Português This article is part of RioOnWatch’s ongoing #VoicesFromSocialMedia series, which compiles perspectives posted on social media by favela residents and activists about events and societal themes that arise. It is also part of a series created […]
Clique aqui para Português On August 27, 2011, there was a terrible accident on the Santa Teresa tram, or bonde, in the hilltop neighborhood in Central Rio which resulted in serious injuries and several deaths. Among […]
Clique aqui para Português The Julio Otoni favela in Santa Teresa sits on one of Rio de Janeiro’s many hills, looking out towards the Guanabara Bay. From the top of the favela you can see both Sugarloaf Mountain and […]
Clique aqui para Português Julio Otoni is a favela nestled between the neighborhoods of Laranjeiras and Santa Teresa in the South Zone of Rio. The entire community is located at a single street address: 298 Doutor Julio […]