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Sixth Military Police commander since 2006

Tough job José Mariano Beltrame announced yesterday the fifth change in command of Rio’s Military Police since he began racking up his own record seven-plus years as state public safety secretary, in 2007. Para Assume o sexto comandante da Polícia Militar desde 2006, clique aqui … Continue reading

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Rio security chief not happy with social programs nor housing info

Signs of tension between state and city government In headlining this long and very open interview with state Public Safety Secretary José Mariano Beltrame, O Dia newspaper emphasized the state’s decision to use off-duty military police officers to increase police coverage … Continue reading

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Whither pacification? Whither the drugs and guns?

Whither all of us… How much can a city change? This is the question underlying doubts arising in the last two weeks regarding Rio’s public safety policy. You may believe that the values, habits and assumptions of a city and … Continue reading

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