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FAVELA RESIDENTS
“Bairros Africanos” or African neighborhoods
Runaway and formerly enslaved people
1970s brought people, many from northeast of Brazil
Began settling in the nearby hills and mountains
Less than 1% of favela residents in the city of Rio de Janeiro have title to the
land on which they live
Lack of quality building materials and planning also increases residents'
vulnerability to climate change
Around 6% of Brazilians live in favelas whereas 20% of Rio’s population lives in
favelas
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