Brazil has 16.390 million people living in favelas countrywide. The amount represents 8.1 percent of the national population (203M)—in other words, eight out of every 100 people live in these areas.

Summer was fast approaching — it starts in December in Brazil — and ... with Teto Verde Favela. "Everyone deserves to have access to green roofs, especially people who live in heat islands.

Brazilian suburbs can experience temperatures up to 46°F higher than nearby neighborhoods. Climate change exacerbates ...

Soar over the favelas with a drone ... witnessing the resilience and spirit of the people who call these neighborhoods home. Some 10 people killed in attack at Swedish school for adults, gunman ...

The United Arab Emirates wants to invest more in Brazil. The focus is not only on raw materials but also on infrastructure projects, including in favelas ... 3 million people live there in ...

Brazilian police arrested at least 11 people during an early morning operation against drug trafficking in Rio de Janeiro favelas ...