About the author: Igor Soares was born and raised in Morro do Borel and has a journalism degree from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). He currently contributes to #Colabora and works as a freelancer. He has experience covering topics related to cities, human rights, and public security, having previously worked at Estadão, Portal iG, and produced reports for Folha de São Paulo.
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10 Years Since the Rio Olympics: Vila Autódromo Continues to Resist Gentrification Pressures Amidst New ‘Olympic Barra’ Neighborhood
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 […]
