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Violence in Sao Paulo Continues, 5 More Gunned Down
November 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Five people were killed and three others wounded overnight in separate shootings in Brazil's largest city and its suburbs, authorities said Wednesday. continue reading »
83 Killed in Sao Paulo Over Last 11 Days
November 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Another 10 people - one of them a police officer - were killed in Sao Paulo overnight, bringing to 83 the number of murders committed over the last 11 days in Brazil's largest city and financial capital, authorities said Friday. continue reading »
Shootout in Rio’s Favelas Between Drug Traffickers and Brazilian Police Leave 5 Dead
October 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
At least five suspected drug traffickers died Saturday in a shootout with police who were getting ready for this Sunday's occupation of two huge "favelas," or shantytowns, in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro controlled by drug trafficking gangs, officials said. continue reading »
Slum Upgrading: Lessons Learned From Brazil
September 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Book Reviews
Newfound Peace in Brazilian Favelas Sets New Precedent in Popular Music (VIDEO)
February 23, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The traditionally angry, violence exalting, drug encouraging lyrics, have been replaced by songs of hope, and calls for peace. continue reading »
Brazilian Authorities Arrest 27 Police Officers for Drug and Arms Trafficking
February 12, 2011 | by Wire Update | Latino Daily News
Yesterday, Brazilian police authorities announced the arrest of 35 individuals which included 27 police officers from Rio de Janiero on suspicion they have ties to organized crimes. continue reading »
