Deadly Rio drug raid could make 'gang violence an electoral issue next year'

A raid led by authorities in Rio de Janeiro against a notorious drug gang has been criticised for its violence, and human rights organisations have called for an investigation. But in a city traumatised by violent crime, this kind of aggressive policing is very much favoured by the population. FRANCE 24's Tim Vickery tells us more from Rio.

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Deadly Rio drug raid could make 'gang violence an electoral issue next year'
A raid led by authorities in Rio de Janeiro against a notorious drug gang has been criticised for its violence, and human rights organisations have called for an investigation. But in a city traumatised by violent crime, this kind of aggressive policing is very much favoured by the population. FRANCE 24's Tim Vickery tells us more from Rio.
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