Favelas
A favela (Portuguese pronunciation: [faˈvɛlɐ]) is the term for a slum in Brazil. They are mostly found on the outskirts of urban areas. The people living in the favelas are the poor, and the rich people live in the city. Most of the buildings in favelas are made out of cheap materials, like plastic, wood, glass and scrap. The people usually build their houses themselves and invite their friends to help them build. Crime is not common in favelas,only 1% of residents are criminals or involved in criminal activity. The favelas themselves are also considered illegal, because the people do not pay tax.
Favelas Media
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.
Brazilian troops during an operation in Rocinha
The Cantagalo favela is located on a hill in Rio's Ipanema and Copacabana neighborhoods.
Favela not far from Copacabana
Vista da Favela da Maré, no Rio de Janeiro.
A typical favela bedroom in São Paulo
Favela in São Paulo, 1994, advertising a shack for sale
Pope Francis visits a favela in Brazil during the World Youth Day 2013.
