at a glance

readers interested in more detailed history of this favela can refer to the site alto leme, a portal created by the residents of chapéu mangueira and babilônia - alto leme also posts a community blog and pictures.   

the morro da babilônia also routinely followed in vivafavela, a highly recommended source for anthropological and current studies.  on this site, local correspondents submit articles and pictures offering a precious insight in the day-to-day of babilônia. 

the polícia pacificadora (upp), a special police force in charge of keeping order in some favelas and keeping drug lords away from them, also has a frequently updated page with morro da babilônia news here.