rio de janeiro is not a city without its social challenges. challenges that politicians have tried to address with expansive projects.

cesar maia has been elected major of rio three times, and is best known for his favela bairro program of social inclusion - the program, started in 1994, tries to address issues related to urbanization, society and income generation.

current rio mayor, eduardo paes's most notable policies included the pacification of the favelas, an increase in policing aimed at 'returning legality to the public space, and  laws aimed at eliminating alcohol consumptionwhen driving.