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Conflict
Residents of a crisis-ridden Rio caution future Olympic hosts
A resident gestures during a protest against the death of a man in Pavao-Pavaozinho slum, in the Copacabana neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro April 22, 2014. Residents have accused Police Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) officers of causing the death of a dancer.
Conflict & Justice
Do riots in a Rio favela mean the pre-World Cup pacification efforts failed?
A resident gestures during a protest against the death of a man in Pavao-Pavaozinho slum, in the Copacabana neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro April 22, 2014. Residents have accused Police Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) officers of causing the death of a dancer.
Conflict & Justice
Do riots in a Rio favela mean the pre-World Cup pacification efforts failed?
A burning effigy of President Barack Obama is seen during a protest by Brazilian students against possible US military action in Syria, in front of the US embassy in Brasilia last month.
Global Politics
Brazilians cool on US after NSA surveillance
Development & Education
Rio de Janeiro’s controversial favela pacification program shows signs of success
Business, Economics and Jobs
Pacifying Rio’s Favelas: Controversial Revitalization Program Showing Signs of Success