Brazilian Army law and order experience in Rio, is tempting other states

Tuesday, February 20th 2018 - 09:48 UTC

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Brazilian leaders said on Monday that the use of the military to combat rising violence in Rio de Janeiro could serve as a model for other violent areas of Brazil. The armed forces officially took over Rio’s police on Friday under a decree signed by president Michel Temer. The measure still requires congressional approval, and the lower house was to debate it late Monday. Read full article

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Deadly Dave
Sounds like the plan to institute military government in Brazil are well on their way.
Feb 22nd, 2018 - 03:44 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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REF: “what happens in Rio will hopefully be spread throughout Brazil”: Does, he mean that - as in Rio - with the help of the local governments; the crimes of the Cartels will further accelerate & spread all over Brazil?
Feb 25th, 2018 - 11:28 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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