Brazil's President Lula launches urbanization of favelas plan
epa12262396 Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the launch of the Favela Urbanization Plan in Osasco, Brazil, 25 July 2025. The Brazilian government launched a 4.67 billion real (approximately 842 million US dollar) plan to support the urbanization of dozens of favelas across the country with poor infrastructure. EPA/ISAAC FONTANA