Jacinto Cuvi

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.