VOICED : Brasil: 5 km por la paz

The video discusses a peace challenge event in Rio de Janeiro, where 1,500 people ran a 5 km race through the Complexo do Alemão. This route was previously used by the military to pacify the favelas. The event, organized by Afro-Reggae, included participants from various backgrounds, including ex-narcotraffickers. It celebrated the installation of the pacifying police in areas once dominated by the Comando Vermelho. Since 2008, efforts have been made to reclaim favelas from criminal control. The event showcased Rio's transformation and the community's resilience, distributing $26,000 in prizes. The winners were Valerio Fabiano from Brazil and Mourinho Jelagat from Kenya.

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