Movements of Resistance in Three Rio de Janeiro Favelas
This article discusses resistance movements carried out by residents of the Morro da Providência, Rocinha and Morro dos Prazeres favelas, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Such actions have […]
Laboriaux welcomes its newly formed residents association
On 15th of December 2013, elections took place in the Laboriaux sub-bairro of Rocinha, which re-established the residents` association of Laboriaux, AMAVL (sometimes known as AMAVLVC). AMAVL stands for the […]
Residents of Rocinha Criticize the Teleferico
Movimento Preserva Laboriaux
On Sunday, October 6th 2013 a special event was organized by Movimento Preserva Laboriaux in the recreational area in and around the football pitch at the end of the Laboriaux […]
Summary and Analysis of the Rocinha Sem Fronteiras meeting on 9/21/2013
On Saturday September 21 the community-based organization Rocinha Sem Fronteiras held their monthly open meeting in the recreation room of the Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem church, Estrada da Gávea […]
From Eviction to Investment – How the community of Laboriaux fought against eviction and won.
Back in April of 2010, as many already know, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, announced that he would evict the entire community of Laboriaux without negotiation. In […]
Eduardo Paes finally Visits Laboriaux, Rocinha
Eduardo Paes finally Visits Laboriaux, our community, which he condemned, in its entirety in 2010 for eviction. After three years of protests, campaigns and organized demanding of rights […]
A Critical Look at Cable Cars from Experts and Allies, with Rocinha’s PAC Planning Process in the Spotlight
This article was written in collaboration with Rocinha sem Fronteiras, S.O.S., Rocinha Saneamento, Salve a Rocinha and Mundo Real by journalist Catherine Osborn Over a hundred citizens gathered at the Clube […]
The teleférico (air tramway) is coming to Rocinha, a benefit or burden?
This piece is based on participant observation (mainly in Rocinha), authorized recorded interviews, literature reviews, etc.… No names or compromising details will be disclosed. Well, it is official, the teleférico […]
The Real World – O Mundo Real
Mundo Real is currently facing increased demands and challenges of the real world – work, school, family, and simply life itself, has made it impossible for us to continue to […]
