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Brazil's Lula ramps up federal push against organized crime in Rio ahead of crucial election
Read full article: Brazil's Lula ramps up federal push against organized crime in Rio ahead of crucial electionBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has unveiled a pilot plan to expand the federal government's role in fighting organized crime in Rio de Janeiro.
Huge Brazilian raid on Rio gang leaves at least 64 people dead and 81 under arrest
Read full article: Huge Brazilian raid on Rio gang leaves at least 64 people dead and 81 under arrestBrazilian police and soldiers have launched a massive raid on a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro, arresting 81 suspects.
Rio de Janeiro's security forces launch raids in 3 favelas to target criminals
Read full article: Rio de Janeiro's security forces launch raids in 3 favelas to target criminalsRio de Janeiro’s state government has deployed hundreds of police officers to three of the city’s sprawling and low-income neighborhoods.