"Unemployed and living in one of the poorest areas of Sao Paulo City, which has a high rate of violence and little to do, 19-year-old Jose Antonio de Oliveira Silva used to spend most of his time at home.
"But that all changed with the opening in Cidade Tiradentes of a 'telecenter,' a free internet cafe set up by the local authority.
"'Now I come here almost every day,' said Jose Antonio, who is taking courses in computer and writing skills..."
