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Armed Men Steal $40 Million of Gold, Metals From Brazil Airport
Armed men stole $40 million of gold and other precious metals on July 25, from a Sao Paulo cargo terminal at South America’s busiest airport.
Violent Protests in Brazil Against Increased Bus Fares
Police used tear gas, stun grenades and pepper spray Friday to disperse sometimes violent demonstrations against bus fare increases in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, the two biggest Brazilian cities.
Study: Brazilian Police Kill About 6 People a Day
SAO PAULO— A study by a public safety NGO says that Brazilian police killed more than 11,000 people between 2009 and 2013 for an average of six killings a dayThe study was released Tuesday by the Sao Paulo-based Brazilian Forum on Public Safety.
Brazil’s Fun-Fest Carnival Also Raises Serious Issues
The biggest carnival in the world held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is officially over, but for many Brazilians the party wont end until this Sunday.
