Biggest shantytown in the Caribbean area - Hardship in Haven
This image depicts Jalousie, which might be the biggest favela in the Caribbean. It's tucked away near Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti. That region appears devoid of life, cocooned beneath palm trees, due to the massive slum existing close by.
▶︎ The poorest of the poor have been inhabiting this area for over 60 years. Approximately 80,000 individuals reside here, squashed within a tight space. However, that figure could be conservative; numerous other folks are desperate to attain even a hint of respect and basic needs amid the concrete and piles of trash. Residences are crammed together vertically on the slope, with barely a tree for shade.
Still, creativity has managed to seep into Jalousie: approximately a decade back, the government splashed many shacks with attractive pastel hues. Roll your eyes, because the inhabitants ironically refer to this endeavor as "suffering with color," claiming the vivid paint job serves only to ease the rich neighborhood's suffering oposite.
If only they could spend the 1.3 million euros utilized on those efforts on electricity or a water network. Or something that would alleviate their struggles even marginally.
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