VOICED: Controversial wall to separate favellas from forest

The video discusses a controversial government project to build a 15-kilometer environmental wall in Rio de Janeiro, aimed at preventing the expansion of 13 slums into the Atlantic Forest. While some locals support the project, others view it as discriminatory and a waste of resources. The wall has led to the displacement of families, with some receiving compensation or new housing. Alternative solutions, such as an environmental walkway for tourists, have been proposed. The project highlights the ongoing conflict between urban expansion and environmental conservation.

What is the purpose of the so-called environmental wall being constructed in Rio?

How do the residents of Laricina feel about the construction of the wall?

What are the consequences of the wall for the families living in the area?

What alternative solution has been proposed by those living along the river?

What has been the impact of the favelas on the Atlantic Forest over the past decade?