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Tag: Rocinha Occupation

Illegal and unsafe building development in Rocinha will soon become regulated, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil News

New Focus on Rocinha Construction: Daily

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By Brennan Stark, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL -  Regional administrator of Rocinha, Jorge Collares, has announced that the community will receive new enforcement policies to contain its previously unregulated construction practices.  The move has been long anticipated but...
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Weapons seized by BOPE officers on Sunday, part of the Operation Shock and Peace that occupied Rocinha and Vidigal favelas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil News

BOPE Combs Rocinha Favela for Weapons, Drugs: Daily

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By Brennan Stark, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Batalhão de Operações Especiais (BOPE) officers seized a trove of weapons, drugs and fake police uniforms in Rocinha Monday, following the Brazilian military and police force occupation of the favela...
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