Explaining Brazil
Explaining Brazil
The Brazilian Report
The rise of urban militias in Rio de Janeiro
13 minutes Posted Feb 6, 2019 at 7:42 am.
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On February 4, Justice Minister Sergio Moro presented his first bill after taking office. His anticrime plan, as the set of proposals was called, includes several measures against organized crime. And, for the first time, it singles out urban militias as one of the targets of the state. It may seem ludicrous, but urban armed militias were once well-regarded in Rio de Janeiro. Many politicians defended these militias. And yes, including President Jair Bolsonaro. Read show notes. — 

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