Vitor Hugo dos Reis Ruas

Vitor Hugo dos Reis Ruas, 40, is a former construction worker from Duque de Caxias, Brazil, who has been living in a makeshift home at the Monumento a Estácio de Sá for three years with his partner. After experiencing a personal crisis that led to the loss of his job and home, Vitor now survives by collecting recyclables and faces daily challenges of living on the streets, including threats from authorities and the harsh realities of homelessness.