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19 June 2011

BRASIL: Police And Army Invade Rio Slum Near World Cup Soccer Stadium.

AFP

With the support of helicopters and 14 armored carriers, hundreds of police and soldiers invaded Rio's hillside Mangueira favela/slum neighorhood...located near the famous soccer stadium Maracana.

The massive forces encountered no resistance because gangs had fled as the government continues to pacify areas ahead of the  2014 World Cup.
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