Brazil's favela residents move to roof tops to comply with orders

Around 1.4 million people live in Rio de Janeiro`s overcrowded favelas or slums - nearly a quarter of the city's population - according to the 2010 census. For favela dwellers, complying with stay-at-home orders is a challenge that some are meeting by moving to their rooftops.

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