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The major cities of Brazil draw attention not only for their architectural grandeur, natural wealth, or cultural diversity, but also for their informal settlements. Among these areas, the most notable are those generally referred to as “favelas,” which are settlements that have developed outside the scope of official urban planning. These neighborhoods, particularly widespread in metropolises such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, emerged as spatial manifestations of the housing problems faced by

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