A look at the federal money flowing to Rio favelas, as Brasilia pledges over 700 million reais for upgrades in Rocinha, the Alemao complex and Mare.
Brazil · Rio de Janeiro · Cities
— Key Facts
—The pledge. The federal government committed about 703 million reais ($137m) to upgrade favelas in the city of Rio.
—The places. The money targets three of the city’s largest communities: Rocinha, the Alemão complex and Maré.
—Rocinha’s share. A signed financing contract directs 350 million reais ($68m) to Brazil’s largest favela alone.
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