Rio's Santa Teresa neighborhood features favelas (right) contrasted with more affluent houses (left). The statue Christ the Redeemer, shrouded in clouds, is in the left background. Favela (Portuguese: …

4 days ago · A favela is an informal urban settlement in Brazil built without oversight from public authorities and typically located within or on the outskirts of large cities, especially Rio de Janeiro …

Mar 10, 2025 · Widespread poverty, in particular, has grown to be favela residents’ largest struggle, with economic hardship producing limits on food, healthcare and education. The government has …

Apr 25, 2017 · The Favela, also spelled as Favella, is the name given to the slums or shantytowns in and around the large cities of Brazil. There are many favelas existing around the cities of Rio de …

Jan 3, 2025 · Living in a favela presents unique challenges and opportunities. Despite hardships, these communities are known for their strong social bonds and vibrant cultures.

Nov 10, 2025 · The term “favela” typically refers to informal settlements in Brazil, primarily found in urban areas. These are communities that often arise in places where traditional housing is …

5 days ago · Police in Rio de Janeiro say they killed four people who attacked security forces during an operation against the Red Command gang.

Favela, an urban shantytown in Brazil, often either perched precariously on a steep hillside or occupying low-lying, humid river lands, vulnerable to heavy rains and flooding.

Favela is an umbrella name for several types of impoverished neighborhoods in Brazil. The term, which means slum or ghetto, was first used in the Slum of Provid...

Dec 7, 2015 · Over the years, new generations began to reclaim the old name, favela, as a way to underscore their origin, identity, and cultural, religious, and artistic values.