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The Brazilian government announced on Monday, 80 days before the start of the 2014 World Cup, that the military will help occupy several 'favelas,' or shantytowns, in Rio de Janeiro to guarantee ...

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RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio de Janeiro police demolished on Tuesday a facility they dubbed a "drug trafficking resort," which they ...

A large-scale deployment by the Police in various Rio de Janeiro favelas (slums) has left at least seven people dead after gunfights between law enforcement officers and suspected criminals, it ...

Coming out of Rio de Janeiro's favelas to global fame, Passinho is more than just a dance – it's a cultural movement. Discover how this street-born style became a symbol of resistance and unity.

Rio de Janeiro police demolished on Tuesday a facility they dubbed a "drug trafficking resort," which they said was used as a meeting point for drug traffickers in the Brazilian city. Featuring an ...

Rio De Janeiro Police Demolish 'Drug Trafficking Resort' in Favela By Rodrigo Viga Gaier RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio de Janeiro police demolished on Tuesday a facility they dubbed a "drug trafficking ...

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