Jacinto Cuvi
Associate Professor of Sociology and Development Studies and Head of the Center for Developmental Studies at the Université Libre de Brussels; author of The Edge of the Law, a study of street vendors and legality in São Paulo.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 49min
Jacinto Cuvi, "The Edge of the Law: Street Vendors and the Erosion of Citizenship in São Paulo" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Jacinto Cuvi, an Associate Professor at Université Libre de Brussels, dives into the struggles of street vendors in São Paulo, Brazil. He uncovers how these workers navigate the complex web of legality, revealing a stark contrast between municipal laws and the vendors' lived experiences. Cuvi discusses the precarious nature of their rights and how it affects their strategies for survival. He also touches on the impact of cynical political practices on their livelihoods and hints at his future research exploring informality within bureaucracies.
Sep 24, 2025 • 49min
Jacinto Cuvi, "The Edge of the Law: Street Vendors and the Erosion of Citizenship in São Paulo" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Jacinto Cuvi, an Associate Professor of Sociology and Development Studies, dives deep into the world of street vendors in São Paulo. He discusses their struggles with legality and citizenship, revealing how city policies can uproot livelihoods with little warning. Cuvi illustrates the precarious balance vendors strike between survival and the threat of law enforcement. He also analyzes the dynamics of solidarity among vendors and explores possibilities for political reform. This insightful conversation sheds light on the harsh realities of informal labor in urban Brazil.
