Rio De Janeiro Crossword

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Across
  1. 4. The largest favela in Rio de Janeiro.
  2. 5. Sector of services that is under strain in Rio, where many residents lack access to doctors and hospitals.
  3. 6. Industry that boosts Rio’s economy but can also increase pressure on infrastructure.
  4. 9. Untreated waste that flows through Rio’s rivers and causes health problems.
  5. 13. The movement of people from rural areas to cities, contributing to urban growth in Rio.
  6. 14. Brazilian term for a shantytown or slum.
  7. 16. The term for jobs that are not officially recognized by the government and do not offer formal protections.
  8. 18. Environmental issue caused by sewage and waste being dumped in rivers and Guanabara Bay.
  9. 20. System that includes clean water and waste disposal, often lacking in favelas.
Down
  1. 1. Program to reduce crime and bring police control into Rio’s favelas, often through UPP (Police Pacification Units)
  2. 2. Local residents participate in the improvement of their own homes, helping to address housing shortages.
  3. 3. A sector that has seen improvement in Rio, with authorities aiming for all children to attend school until age 14.
  4. 7. Term describing the gap between the rich and poor, which is very high in Rio de Janeiro.
  5. 8. High rate of this economic problem in Rio, especially among young people in favelas.
  6. 10. Another basic utility that favela residents often have to tap into illegally to power their homes.
  7. 11. Basic service that many favela residents lack regular access to, alongside electricity.
  8. 12. Service that struggles in Rio due to high population density and steep hills, affecting daily commutes.
  9. 15. Urban growth often leads to shortages of this, forcing people to live in overcrowded favelas.
  10. 17. Term for programs designed to improve living conditions in favelas, like upgrading housing.
  11. 19. major problem in Rio’s favelas, including violence, gangs, and drug trafficking.