Brazil tries to curb crime wave
Some 400 extra policemen are deployed in the streets of Brazil's largest city, Sao Paulo, to deal with a wave of robberies at bars and restaurants. full story
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Brazilian chief uses technology to help save his tribe, and curb deforestation
SEVENTH OF SEPTEMBER RESERVE, Brazil — As a small boy in the early ’80s, Almir Surui hunted monkeys with a bow and arrow, wore a loincloth and struggled with Brazil’s official language, Portuguese. At 38, he is the techno-savvy, university-educated chief of the Paiter Surui, or “the real people,” of this western corner of Brazil. Read full article >>
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Group’s plan to patrol Towson University in response to 'black crime wave' sparks controversy
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Wave blamed for Amazon port accident
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Brazil supermarkets ban Amazon meat
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No law can succeed if kingpins of crime are let off: SC
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A Spotlight on Crime in Santa Cruz, Bolivia
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Crime-fighting meeting attracts crowd
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