 In the early 20th century the area experienced a great influx of persons arriving from other parts of the country, mainly from Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais and Northeastern Brazil, in search of a better quality of life near Rio de Janeiro, which at the time was the capital of Brazil.In the second half of the 20th century, the region acquired a reputation for poverty, crime and inadequate social services, which continues to this day.Favelas are located here.