Well when people started not having jobs and big families to look after they started looking for land not owned by the government (so no taxes) this ways about the 18th century. HOPE THIS HELPED :L
favelas or barrios
shantytowns in Brazil are called favelas
Favelas are informal settlements or shantytowns in Brazil, typically found on the outskirts of major cities. They are characterized by high population density, poor infrastructure, and inadequate access to basic services like water and sanitation. Favelas often face social stigmatization and are associated with poverty and crime.
They are called favelas because it comes from the flower "favela" because where the favela's are built (on hills and mountains) there would be a large amount of them growing where the shanty towns are.
Favelas started in rio de janerio because poor people didn't find any place to live so they built homes on steep land which no one wanted even the government.
Ranchos are small farms where as favelas (or favelos) are shanty towns, normally found in Brazil.
Brazilian shanty towns, known as favelas, are predominantly located in major cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. They are often found on hillsides or near urban areas with poor infrastructure and limited access to basic services.
favelas
Favelas are made from any available materials, such as corrugated iron sheets, plastic, wood and even cardboard.
The favelas take a large area, actually. However, the houses are small and close together.
thereisvery bad hygiene
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