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| Jan.15 |
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Brazilian army in flood mission Map of Teresopolis Brazil The soldiers have arrived in one of the towns worst affected by deadly mudslides in the state of Rio de Janeiro, to assist with the rescue efforts | |
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| Nov.30 |
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Troops to occupy slum through October The military operation to clear the Alemao slum of drug traffickers will turn into an occupation of the area at least through October 2011 | |
| Nov.28 |
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Brazil forces take over Rio slum Authorities launched a massive sweep of the Alemao favela complex, searching for drug gang leaders and illegal drugs | |
| Nov.26 |
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Troops sended to violence-plagued Rio Authorities sent in the military to help quell violence that continued in the slums, with gangs torching buses and five cars before dawn | |
| Nov.25 |
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Rio police 'in control of favela' Police in Rio de Janeiro say they now have total control of the Vila Cruzeiro shanty town, as they continue a crackdown on violent drug gangs | |
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| Feb.27 |
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Army on street for carnival The government for the first time sending troops onto the streets following a wave of violence by drug gangs
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