November 25 was a colorful day here in Rocinha. That’s an understatement. It was perhaps the most colorful day in the history of favelas (Brazilian slums), because that festive Sunday marked the first ...

Passinho or “little step” began with small groups performing at parties inside Rio’s favelas, but has since spread, helping to break the stigma of the communities usually known for violence and drug ...

When armoured cars rolled into Brazil’s largest favela in September, furtively followed by hundreds of soldiers, it was just another episode of a long-running drama which plays out across Rio de ...

ROCINHA, Brazil -- I didn't know what to expect when I decided to spend a day inside the biggest slum in Brazil. Known as a "favela," Rocinha is a neighborhood of about 100,000 people that started as ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — High on a hill in South America’s largest slum, Samantha Almeida startled at the latest volley of gunfire. It was close. Too close. She knew she had to get her girls moving. The ...

Illegal and unplanned settlements will grow in cities everywhere as urbanization accelerates. Digital technology can help residents connect to services they need. Finding your way through Rocinha in ...