The area has been hit by the catastrophic Covid-19 pandemic, a rise in inflation, unemployment and violence
Santa Claus visited the City of God, which is one of Rio’s most iconic – and dangerous – slums. He was invited by Shirlei Carmo da Silva, a 44-year-old resident, who organises an annual present donation scheme for local children.Reuters“I thought I would only get enough for 30 kids but in the end we got enough for 120,” she said.
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