in this section we introduce a selection of resources and links about favelas written prior the pacification process, which commenced in 2008 - the pacification, jointly with several urbanization, development and social programs, drastically changed the situation of most favelas in rio. organized crime was decreased significantly and overall economic development and integration into the rest of the city completely changed the urban landscape.

material written before 2008 provides an excellent source of information about the history of favelas, the security challenges and difficulties, and illustrates how far safety and social improvements have come.

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