the
morro da salgueiro
is a relatively small favela in the
zona norte of rio, with an estimated population of 12,000
people.
pacified by the
polícia
pacificadora ( upp)
in 2010, this community was established at the
beginning of the 20th century by former slaves and
brazilian immigrants from the north-east.
this community owes its name to one of the main land
and property owners on the hill, the portuguese
domingos alves salgueiro.