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Stolen Water ...  
   

Stolen Water ...

Water is supplied at the top of the favela and all long the way down the hills, residents steal water via these illegal taps. Near the bottom, there isn't enough water pressure for anybody to take further advantage.
Favela

December 26th 2010
Geo: -22.9912, -43.2455Favelas - Brazil is famous for them and for many foreigners, they are synonymous with the country. Known for crime, drugs, and poverty, for the average Brazilian, they aren't necessarily something to be proud of ... or are they? Can something that is viewed by so many as being negative, actually have qualities that turn out to be something positive? Don't get me ... read more
South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro

Brazilian Flag Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more
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