Tag Archives: Rocinha occupation

The nitty gritty of pacification

Suspicious pockets in Rocinha [UPDATE April 4, 2012 — Military police announced yesterday that by Friday, 700 men and women– the same number responsible for the public safety of the Leblon neighborhood– will be patrolling the alleys of Rocinha. Early … Continue reading

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Rocinha occupation: the day after

Next may be Complexo da Maré, while former druglord “Nem” is pressured to rat on corrupt police and the search is on for traffickers who got away; favela trash pickup is city’s first priority  Government officials have said that Rio … Continue reading

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Rocinha, Vidigal and Chácara do Céu no longer foreign territory

Searches began at daybreak Sunday, in homes, forests and brush You can subscribe for free, “like” the Facebook page for ongoing news about the transformation of Rio, follow @Riorealblog on Twitter and on Tumblr. And feel free to share this … Continue reading

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