While Brazil is spending billions on infrastructure to host global sporting events and going through one of its worst political and economic crises undermining the confidence of the people, the world has not noticed the dark side of life there, away from the public gaze, hidden from the international press.

This is the story of Jambalaya, an unfinished but occupied condo, a typical example of the life led by millions of people described as "Sem Teto" (without a roof).  It is also known as Copacabana Palace, a mocking reference to the luxury hotel in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro.

Here is the life of some 300 families who have found a roof, but in grossly substandard housing.