VOICED : Rio: Saliente jefe de seguridad defiende pacificacion de favelas

José Mariano Beltrame, the outgoing Secretary of Public Security of Rio de Janeiro, emphasized the importance of pacifying the favelas to address violence. He highlighted the role of police pacification units, which, despite criticism, have saved 21,000 lives since 2007. The pacification of favelas like Dona Marta was crucial for events like the 2014 World Cup and the Olympics. Although Beltrame wished for more progress, he believes the situation has improved over the past decade. He resigned following clashes between police and traffickers but remains confident that his successor will continue the efforts to unite public power and society against organized crime.

What was José Mariano Beltrame's main strategy to address violence in Rio de Janeiro?

• Building more prisons

• Introducing stricter laws

• Implementing pacification units in favelas

• Increasing the number of police officers

How many lives were reportedly saved by the police forces in Rio de Janeiro from 2007 to September of the current year?

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 21,000

• 25,000

Which favela was one of the first to be pacified in preparation for the 2014 World Cup and the Olympics?

• Complexo do Alemão

• Vidigal

• Dona Marta

• Rocinha

What event led to Beltrame's decision to resign from his position?

• A natural disaster

• Clashes between police and traffickers

• A political scandal

• Economic downturn

What was one of the main objectives of the police units according to Beltrame?

• To unite public power with society for peace

• To improve public transportation

• To reduce traffic congestion

• To increase tourism