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Rio police showcase non-lethal weapons, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil News

Rio Police to Use Less Assault Weapons

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By Andrew Willis, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Military police in Rio are gradually replacing their rifles with non-lethal weapons such as electro-shock taser guns, according to an announcement by the government of Rio de Janeiro State...
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The November 1st UPP Social meeting with the Rocinha community, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil News

UPP Social Forum in Rocinha Favela

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By Andrew Willis, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A public meeting between government officials and members of the local community took place in Rio’s largest favela, Rocinha, on Thursday, November 1st. The forum is part of the UPP...
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Governor Sergio Cabral, who has been at the center of the UPP programme, inaugurated the UPP in Adeus, rio de janeiro, brazil news

New UPP Installed for Adeus and Baiana

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By Stephen Eisenhammer, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The 22nd Police Pacification Unit (UPP) has been inaugurated for the favela communities of Adeus and Baiana, which neighbor Complexo do Alemão in Rio de Janeiro’s Zona Norte (North Zone),...
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