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Meet the inhabitants of Rocinha, one of Brazil's biggest slums. How does living in informal housing, with little infrastructure, affect them?Key facts
- Rocinha, in Rio de Janeiro, is Brazil's biggest favela – a slum or informal settlement – and is home to 200,000 people.
- The conditions in Rocinha are cramped, and a lack of infrastructure, such as sewerage and refuse collection, means that disease spreads quickly.
- Drugs, guns and gangs are rife in Rocinha, as stressful conditions lead to social instability and poverty.
- Despite its problems, there is a strong sense of community amongst Rocinha's residents, as they work together to improve facilities and break the cycle of poverty.
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This is Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Its sun kissed beaches and luxurious housing, enjoyed by the wealthier inhabitants of Rio, are only a dream for the residents of Rocinha.
Rocinha, Brazil
Rocinha is a favela – also called a slum, or an informal settlement.
The country's biggest slum, ...
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