Nevertheless, Cavalcanti says there are far fewer bullets flying across the South Zone favelas than there was, particularly in favelas like Rocinha and Vidigal, thanks partially to the presence of vacationers. In truth, Cavalcanti says that whereas the violence in favelas could pose risks for native residents, satirically, favelas may truly be safer areas for vacationers than well-liked locations like Copacabana, the place she lives, since cartels prohibit crime towards vacationers.
