The Rio Favelas

In 2007, Rio's favelas started to get _______________ attention.

Most modern favelas emerged from a need for ________________ .

Unfortunately, the favelas gained a reputation for __________ and ___________.

In the media, the word favela was often wrongly translated to mean "_________" or "________".

Today, around one fifth of Rio de Janeiro's ___________ lives in one of the 1000 or so favelas.

Over time, favelas grew and became home to ________________ (number) of people.

The favelas were often portrayed as __________ and __________ places.

The Brazilian government, worried that the global image of the favelas would stop __________ from coming to the World Cup.

Some of Brazil most famous cultural exports, like _________ or ________, came from the favelas.

Faced with _____________, people built their own homes.

When did favelas start emerging? (year)

Tourists were often amazed by the vibrant __________ life of the favelas.

In 2007, Brazil won the bid to host the 2014 ________ ____________ ________.

The Brazilian government sent military forces into the favelas to get rid of the ________ gangs and improve conditions there.