Rio de Janeiro: Favela policies and recent social mobilizations

Abstract

This report addresses public policies and social mobilizations in informal settlements (favelas) of Rio de Janeiro. The report presents case studies from three ‘subnormal’ settlements – Morro da Providência (favela), Manguinhos (favela) and Vila Autódromo. Each case study depicts the history of the settlement as well as the recent encounters between government and residents. The report focuses on a 5 year period until the aftermath of the historical mass protests in June 2013. Tilknyttet prosjekt Urban chances – city growth and the sustainability challenge