Sao Paolo (Brazil): South America’s largest squatted highrise building is...
09 Feb 2006 The “Prestes Maia”, by far the largest squatted highrise building on the South American continent, is under threat of eviction. With its 468 families, accounting for more than 1600...
View ArticlePinheirinho Occupation, Sao Paulo resisting eviction now
The mega-operation of the police to vacate the Pinheirinho has started. Police helicopters are flying around and throwing leaflets urging residents to retreat without resistance. The residents are firm...
View ArticleSao Paolo: Brazil poverty vs super stadia
From mainstream press – update on World Cup occupation Since Sao Paulo’s Itaquerão stadium was built, residents living in its vicinity, including retirees and families with children, told Al Jazeera...
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