GEOG 130 Lecture 11: Poverty, Urbanization, and Migration
11 Mar 2019
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Consists of squatters and self-help construction due to the lack of government aid and services. The voice of the poor, wanted to invest in them. Came into power in 2002, a two-term president. Brought in the olympics as well as corruption. Was able to pay billion he still owed to the imf in one installment. Created a social program zero hunger, considered a model that should be replicated around the world to eradicate poverty. Funnels million a month to over 45 million brazilians. Attendance in school was mandatory to receive money from the government. Vaccinations were mandatory to receive money from the government. Migration: is the movement of people from one place to another whether it is forced, internal, international, or voluntary. Internal migration: a move within a particular country or region. International migration: a move from one country to another. Emigration: a move from a particular location.
