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Rio de Janeiro ‘pacifies’ criminals in advance of 2014 World Cup, 2016 Olympics

Rio de Janeiro will soon have its moment in the sun. As Brazil’s second largest city, it will host both the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. But before the city can host the world’s two largest sporting events, it must first deal with its notorious crime scene.

Bringing business to Brazil’s slums

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Brazil ‘Pacifies’ Rio’s Favelas for 2016 Games

Global Politics
The World

Life in Brazil’s favelas

Global Politics