VOICED : Brasil ejercito ocupara favelas en Rio

The Brazilian army will support Rio de Janeiro's police following a series of attacks. Governor Sergio Cabral announced that President Dilma Rousseff approved the use of the military under the Guarantee of Law and Order, allowing them to act as police. This will occur in the Maré favelas, a strategic area near the international airport. The decision is a response to organized crime's attacks on police units. Since 2008, Rio has implemented a policy to pacify favelas, historically controlled by drug traffickers or militias.

What is the primary reason for the Brazilian army's involvement in Rio de Janeiro?

• To assist in organizing the 2014 World Cup

• To support the police after a series of attacks

• To train the local police force

• To prepare for the 2016 Olympics

What does the Guarantee of Law and Order allow the military to do?

• Train local athletes

• Organize sports events

• Act as police officers

• Manage public transportation

Where is the Maré favela complex located?

• Near the city center

• Close to the international airport

• In the southern part of the city

• Next to the Olympic stadium

What prompted the decision to occupy the Maré complex?

• A request from the local community

• Attacks by organized crime on police units

• The upcoming World Cup

• A government initiative to build new infrastructure

What was the goal of the favela pacification policy launched in 2008?

• To build new housing

• To combat drug trafficking and paramilitary control

• To promote tourism

• To improve public transportation