Having received her B.A. in International and Latin American Studies from Miami University of Ohio in May 2011, Maria is currently blogging for RioOnWatch, focusing on the process of gentrification as its impact begins to be felt in Rio’s communities.
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Forced Eviction of Community NGO Follows “Pacification” of Vidigal
Clique aqui para Português While arriving up top of Vidigal–one of Rio’s most scenic South Zone favelas–by moto-taxi on Saturday, I couldn’t help but notice the high concentration of Pacifying Police Unit (UPP) officers with […]
