2023.09.10 19:04 GMT+8

Life on the ground in Brazil's favelas, home to millions

Updated 2023.09.10 19:04 GMT+8
CGTN

Official numbers are tough to come by, but millions across Brazil live in shantytowns known as 'favelas.' More than one million can be found in Rio de Janeiro alone, accounting for nearly a quarter of the city's population. So, what are the special challenges that come with living in these unique communities? CGTN visited a favela in Rio to bring you more.

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