Monday, November 29, 2010

Brazil War Against Drug Gangs To Expand To Other Shanty Towns



Brazil Eyes Next Targets After Major Victory -- FOX News

Río’s security forces seized control of the most dangerous slum complex in Brazil but they are not satisfied as officials eye their next targets in shantytowns over viewing the city’s fabled beaches.

The sweeps in Río De Janerio are meant to prove to the world that Brazil is a safe place to visit as it gets ready to showcase their growing emergence as a global force in the World Cup Finals in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016.

Read more
.....

More News On Brazil's War Against Drug Gangs In Rio

Rio police firm on next slum target -- The Scotsman
Rio police seize huge drugs haul in Alemao raid -- BBC
Rio Troops Restore Peace as Crime Stronghold Crumbles After 30-Year Rule -- Bloomberg
Police take control of most dangerous slum -- The Independent/AP
Rio slum dwellers caught in battle to pacify city -- Washington Post
Rio violence has left its mark -- BBC
Brazil's Lula hails Rio police operation -- BBC

No comments:

Post a Comment