Favelas

Then there is resistance outside of insurgency -- like the criminal gangs of Mesoamerica and the Jefes de Favelas of Brazil's teeming cities.

Michael Vlahos: America: Enemy of Change, Midwife of the Future 2010

Putting Brazil's Favelas on the (Google) Map | techPresident

Putting Brazil's Favelas on the (Google) Map Scola, Nancy 2009

MV Bill founded CUFA, Central Unica das Favelas, a non-governmental organization.

Ashley Van Buren: 4REAL Keeps it Real 2008

People practically lived in Favelas and shanty-towns, while a small group lived in lavish luxury.

Think Progress » Gonzales: ‘There Is No Express Grant of Habeas Corpus In The Constitution’ 2007

My mate from Rio said it was the best film about the Favelas.

Filmstalker: Tropa de Elite (Elite Squad) angers Brazilian police 2007

And I learned all of that when I was, you know, in the Favelas in Brazil as a 19-year-old boy.

CNN Transcript Apr 18, 2004 2004

In Brazil, a Second Life for the Favelas of Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, a mix of young locals and tourists sipped caipirinhas and danced along to a samba-infused rock band at the Maze, a combination bed-and-breakfast and night club.

NYT > Home Page By DANIELLE RENWICK 2011

Its an incredible place to see, the massive jungle clad mountains poke out here and there with Favelas clinging onto the sides whilst the bustling streets below enjoy running alongside the massive beaches.

TravelPod.com TravelStream™ — Recent Entries at TravelPod.com 2010

However we were lucky enough not to encounter any trouble despite our apartment sitting at the base of a favela, mind you there are tons of Favelas in Rio so its no wonder.

TravelPod.com TravelStream™ — Recent Entries at TravelPod.com 2010

Favelas are unregulated shanty towns, where shootouts between drug lords and the police are not uncommon.

the latest from teenvogue.com 2010