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Favela Kids – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Favela Kids

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Growing up is tough within the slums of Brazil's infamous shanty towns. The word favela is usually associated with drugs and poverty. The ramshackle and claustrophobic maze of streets contrast strongly with the affluence of neighbouring beaches and skyscrapers.

Category: Brazil Tags: Brazil, Children, Favela, People, Rio de Janeiro
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