Brazilian president Lula da Silva promised full support from the federal government to Rio de Janeiro authorities involved in a clean-up operation to free the city’s shanty towns, favelas ...

According to a survey by Data favela, a partnership between the Instituto Locomotiva and the Central Única das Favelas (Cufa), 72% of favela residents in Brazil ... horrors of war torn Iraq ...

This has led to the growth of shanty towns, which are called favelas in Brazil. Rocinha is the largest favela in Brazil. It is located in the southern zone of the city. It is built on a steep ...

Olympic judo medalist Flavio Canto is among those giving his time and money to battle the COVID-19 outbreak in Brazil As infections of the novel coronavirus rise steadily in Brazil and threaten to ...

SAO PAULO: Clapping their hands, ringing bells and yelling at the top of their lungs to find the right recipient, delivery workers for Brazilian start-up Favela Xpress dare to go where traditional ...