Brazil Crime
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25 killed in police drug trafficking raid in Rio de Janeiro, BrazilThe civil police's press office confirmed the death of the cop and 24 alleged ``criminals'' in a message to the Associated Press.WorldMay 6, 2021
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‘Massacre’ reported at Brazil bar, media says 11 dead after 7 gunmen opened fireThe G1 news website says police reported that seven gunmen opened fire on a bar. G1 says police also report one wounded in the attack.WorldMay 19, 2019
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Man’s attempt to rob UFC fighter Polyana Viana ends in predictably bloody fashionA would-be mugger in Brazil was reportedly left battered and bruised after picking out a UFC fighter of all people as a target for an alleged robbery attempt.SportsJan 7, 2019
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Brazil orders troops to province ravaged by murders, robberies after police strikeBrazil's president ordered 200 troops to the southeastern state of Espirito Santo, where a police strike in recent days sparked a wave of violence.CrimeFeb 6, 2017
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Brazilian teen speaks out after gang rape video posted onlineA teenage survivor of a horrific gang rape in Rio de Janeiro has spoken out about being allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted by dozens of menCrimeMay 31, 2016
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