Rio lawmaker Marcelo Freixo 'to flee' Rio after threats

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Mr Freixo says: "When you talk about crime here, you have to talk about the police and the politicians.

According to recent research by Rio-based newspaper O Globo, the number of slums controlled by the most powerful drug gang is now 55 - and those controlled by militias stands at 105. It has been suggested a form of militia-style gangs exists in all states of Brazil.

However, no UPPs have been designated for any areas controlled by them.

Some argue the UPPs have created a power vacuum which has only made the militias more powerful. Read more at www.bbc.co.uk

 

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