Brazilian favelas face infrastructure challenges including lack of trees, sidewalks, and proper drainage

Brazilian favelas lack trees, sidewalks, and proper drainage, according to the 2022 Census. The IBGE data reveals significant infrastructure deficits, with a majority of favela residents living on streets without trees or sidewalks, and a lower presence of storm drains compared to non-favela areas. These findings highlight disparities in urban infrastructure, with some of the largest favelas showing particularly poor conditions regarding pedestrian access and storm drain availability.