Brazil: Troops deployed in Fortaleza to stop attacks by criminal gangs

The gangs have carried out dozens of attacks in the past week in protest against new, tougher measures in local prisons.

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· Jan 06, 2019 · 12:24 pm

Brazil: 20 killed as prisoners attempt to break out

One guard died and four were injured in the violence in the North Brazilian city of Belem.

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· Apr 11, 2018 · 03:17 pm

Brazil: Gunmen kill 14 people at a nightclub in Fortaleza

A local gang, which is battling its rival for control of drug dealing points in the city, is believed to be behind the attack.

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· Jan 28, 2018 · 12:52 pm

Brazil: Nine inmates killed in prison riot in central Goias state

Only five prison officers were on duty when inmates from rival gangs in the Colonia Agroindustrial prison clashed.

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· Jan 02, 2018 · 12:59 pm

Brazil’s biggest problem isn’t corruption – it’s murder

As terrorised voters look to authoritarian leaders to impose order, Brazil’s democracy hangs in the balance.

Renato Sérgio de Lima, The Conversation

· Jun 15, 2017 · 11:30 pm