Deteriorated structures, equipment without maintenance, and sidewalks in precarious conditions have become obstacles in the path of cariocas, exposing people to risks and compromising the aesthetics of the city. GLOBO reporters traveled through streets in the South and North zones, in addition to downtown, and spotted rusted poles, fallen signs or signs in poor state of conservation, corroded metal structures, broken cement pieces, and open manholes.
These items that should serve the well-being of passersby have become pivots of accidents and a cause for concern. A deteriorated tower collapsed on a mother and her 4-year-old daughter on August 25, in Copacabana. Images prior to the accident showed the structure already compromised.
The situation affects various points in the South and North zones, in addition to downtown Rio de Janeiro, transforming what should make the lives of those who move through the city easier into a constant threat to pedestrians.