VOICED : Brasil asegura favelas para las Olimpiadas

VOICED : Brasil asegura favelas para las Olimpiadas

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses Brazil's efforts to secure Rio de Janeiro's favelas ahead of the Olympics. Over 3,000 military personnel in the Maré favelas are being replaced by police as part of a government strategy to restore order. This plan, initiated during the World Cup, involves intelligence integration and aims to handle potential resistance. By June 30, military forces will be replaced by police pacification units, improving security. The government has reclaimed 264 favelas from criminals, deploying 10,000 police officers. Despite reduced armed presence, violence persists between criminals and police, with reports of police brutality.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of replacing military forces with police in Rio's favelas?

To increase military presence

To restore order and safety

To reduce police numbers

To prepare for the World Cup

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the transition from military to police expected to be completed?

By the end of May

By the start of the World Cup

By June 30

By the end of the year

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many pacifying police units are planned to be established?

Six

Two

Eight

Four

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the government achieved in terms of reclaiming favelas?

Reclaimed 500 favelas

Reclaimed 264 favelas

Reclaimed 50 favelas

Reclaimed 100 favelas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue persists in the favelas despite the reduced presence of armed criminals?

Lack of police presence

Increased drug trafficking

Continued violence and police brutality

Complete peace and order