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In the opening ceremony of Rio’s Olympic Games, Brazil’s favelas, or shantytowns, were showcased as the birthplace of a lot of Brazil’s culture.

That was showbiz. In three of the most iconic communities, the reality of how these Olympics are affecting favela residents is more complicated.

Brazil is one of the most unequal countries in the world. In Rio, at least 25 percent of the population lives in impoverished communities.

Take Santa Marta. Perched above Rio’s expensive South Zone, it’s the city’s most internationally famous favela. Michael Jackson filmed the video for “They Don’t Care About Us” here, and in response, the community has gotten a lot of attention over the years. It’s sponsored by a paint company, so all the ramshackle housing is covered in pastels. It was the firstfavela to get community police when Rio launched its “pacification” program.

Santa Marta was expecting big things during the Olympics, but the impact has been less than expected.

“Tourism has been very weak. Many consulates told their citizens not to visit the favelas. I think people were too afraid and we are seeing very few tourists coming here. It’s very disappointing,” says tour guide Salete Martins.

In Rio’s Favelas, Hoped-For Benefits From Olympics Have Yet To Materialize

Photos: Joao Velozo for NPR