The barber Adauto gives a sharp razor line like that of the soccer star Gabriel Jesus to Bernardo in the favela Vidigal during the start of the men's gold medal soccer match between Brazil and ...

The photographer, known for his stark images of struggle and magnetic portraits, was dispatched to Brazil, where his primary ... life of grinding poverty in a favela named Catacomb — Catacumba ...

The World Cup is cosmetic. They use it to put makeup on Brazil." A man bathes in a favela near Rio de Janeiro. (Getty Images) On the subway, Joao repeats a desire he's voiced to me before — that ...

Brazil's less fortunate citizens, who often live in massive favelas on the outskirts of ... creating a body of work he titled "Terrão de Cima." His photos highlight the disparities between ...

This has led to the growth of shanty towns, which are called favelas in Brazil. Rocinha is the largest favela in Brazil. It is located in the southern zone of the city. It is built on a steep ...

The UN Information Centre in Rio de Janeiro engages with local audiences in Brazil ... Maré favelas. We are also creating street art, banners and producing videos, articles and images," explains ...