Favela (Portuguese: [faˈvɛlɐ]) is an umbrella name for several types of impoverished neighborhoods in Brazil. The term, which means slum or ghetto, was first used in the Slum of Providência in the center …

May 7, 2026 · A favela is an informal urban settlement in Brazil built without oversight from public authorities and typically located within or on the outskirts of large cities, especially Rio de Janeiro …

May 20, 2026 · What is a favela? Brazil's 16 million informal-settlement residents explained — the history, land rights, economy and culture behind these communities.

May 18, 2026 · Once notorious no-go areas, Rio's sprawling favelas are now drawing more tourists than some of its most famous monuments. But is visiting safe and ethical?

Nov 10, 2025 · Favela Overview The term “favela” typically refers to informal settlements in Brazil, primarily found in urban areas. These are communities that often arise in places where traditional …

May 26, 2025 · Discover the 18 most dangerous favelas in Brazil in 2025 travelers must avoid, including locations, safety risks, and crucial advisories.

Brazil's statistics and geography institute will start using “favelas and urban communities” to describe thousands of poor urban neighborhoods.

Oct 3, 2025 · Inside Rio’s favelas: danger, resilience, samba, and power struggles. From slavery’s legacy to UPPs, gangs, gentrification, and hope-driven community solutio...

Mar 10, 2025 · Favelas, Brazil's informal settlements, have long struggled with poverty, crime, and systemic violence, reflecting the country's complex social and political history. Despite government …

During the military dictatorship, some leaders of favela communities were tortured and killed. [1] In the late 1970s and early 1980s, population growth, the absence of the State and the consequent lack of …