By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Two hundred federal army troops are patrolling the streets of Espírito Santo’s capital, Vitória, since Monday night after at least 65 violent deaths were reported over the weekend. The crime wave started on Friday after police stopped work because of a pay dispute.
Since Friday the families of military police officers have blocked police stations not allowing officers to leave for patrol. The families are protesting for better wages and since by law the military cannot Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here