Felipe Litsek

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Felipe Litsek is the sub-coordinator of the Favela-CLT Project. He holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the Institute of Urban and Regional Planning and Research at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and a Law degree from PUC-Rio. From an early age, he was interested in the right to land and housing, becoming involved in projects providing legal assistance to communities involved in land conflicts, both in urban and rural contexts. He is also a researcher at the Observatory of the Metropolises.

A group of people—mainly women and children—hold signs with Portuguese writing. Some of the signs say "Termo Territorial Coletivo."

From the Field

In Brazil, Organized Favelas Turn to CLTs to Protect Their Land

May 14, 2026 | Tarcyla Fidalgo and Felipe Litsek

In Brazil’s settlements, or favelas, residents risk displacement due to unclear property title—but getting clear title could price them out of the community. Could community land trusts offer a solution to this dilemma?