Title: In Brazil the wounds of slavery will not heal | Americas| North and South American news impacting on Europe | DW | 13.05.2018
Headings: In Brazil the wounds of slavery will not heal
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In Brazil the wounds of slavery will not heal
Forced decision
Helplessness rather than jubilation
Squatting in Rio: How the poor are reclaiming their rights
Squatting and playing
Modern slavery

Content: Squatting in Rio: How the poor are reclaiming their rights
Colonial decline
For the most part, old 19th century colonial-style houses are left abandoned, usually when the original Portuguese owners die. More often than not, the poor move in, as Rio's rich prefer the newly constructed apartment buildings. Squatting in Rio: How the poor are reclaiming their rights
Exploiting every space available
Very often the houses are divided into compartments to accommodate as many people as possible. This ramshackle building near Gloria metro is home to around 30 people in 18 rooms who share a common kitchen. Squatting in Rio: How the poor are reclaiming their rights
Down, but not out
As a result of rising prices and a lingering economic crisis the population of homeless people in Rio has tripled in the past years. At night they look for a quiet place to sleep such as here in Rua da Lapa. Squatting in Rio: