Tuesday, February 4, 2014
6 Killed and 4 Wounded in Police Offensive in Rio Favelas
Breaking News....6 killed and 4 wounded in the Rio Favelas in upscaled police offensive. Rio is hosting the upcoming 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. It will be interesting to see what unfolds in the coming months and years. What do you think??
http://www.veoh.com/watch/v1191021hGAhQsHw?h1=Gangs+in+BRAZIL
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This was a very interesting fast paced video. At first I couldn't hardly understand what was going on. I am happy that it had a narrator to help explain what was going on. I didn't know their drug market was so large. The amounts of cocaine was in great abundance. The poverty level in the area was shocking. the people are forced to defend themselves. I never seen people so bold to sell large amounts of drugs like that in broad day light. The gun and drug problems seem to have been way out if control. The people seem to have no fear of police or authorities. The video was wild exposing sex, drugs , gangs and violence without sugar coating anything. The violence was disturbing considering how many young people had been shot and still participated in drug and gang activities.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't get the video to play. Could just be my laptop but it isn't known to fail on me. Could be because I'm on wifi. I'll update later when I get on my desktop.
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ReplyDeleteThe video isn't playing on Ethernet either. Could be something with the site. Could Greg or someone find another link to the same video on a different site?
Joyce Shelby January 29, 2014
ReplyDeleteI also think that 180 days in jail and 10 years probation is what Brent need, because he have already lost a long time friend. He needs to stop drinking and be a father to his friend children, the father that they lost be there for them. This is the time for him to sit and think about what had just happens to him and how God had gave him away out and a second change to do the right thing. Stop the drinking because this is the second offender, take that money that he spent on them drink and put it to good use lever the drinking along 3 time you are out so if he think he got off this time and it happens again he is down for life.
Joyce Shelby 2/5/2014
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Rio is hosting the Olympics 2014 world Cup and the 2016 Olympics, It enough fight the war on drug here hosting the Olympics there. People will be forced to defend their self, were there are drug it will be killing too. Will people be able to bring their gun to protect their self, it do seem that it is out of control. This drug called cocaine have people to do anything to get it, they have no fear of the authorities and is willing to go to war over it. And for those who think that they are making money off of it, there was a 1000 young man killed over drug. I hope the part in the videos is not were the Olympic will be held at.
So many lives are taking over these drugs, and for the gangs I never could understand them fighting against each other. How will they control this when they have the Olympics will they have enough police there at the Olympics to protect the people’s.
After watching this video (the best that I could) this video and the reading the articles, to some degree, I feel like I’m hearing from Jamaica again. The government in Rio doesn’t help the people but yet they want the people to be loyal to the government. The only people that really take care of the poverty are the gangs like the C.V., T.C.V., etc. What kills me is that the police say they are trying to get rid of this gangs because of the death and drug trafficking that these gangs so called bring, but the police are just as crooked and just as ruthless as the gangs. This is one of those wars that will never go away, it will only either slow down or speed up.
ReplyDeleteWhen the head of the Drug Enforcement Agency admits that many of their officers kidnap and hold gang members for ransom, you know things are pretty screwed up. Police fight gangs, gangs fight gangs, police work with gangs. There's no surprise as to why things aren't getting better. The way i see it, the local and/or national governments are responsible for letting the majority of the countries population fall into poverty. Even more, for not providing the impoverished with the necessary resources and services that they need in order to have the opportunities and tools to rise and get out of poverty such as welfare, schools, etc. It is obvious that when people feel the government has given up on them and that it isn't going to do anything, they take matters into their own hands. And with things already the way they are and continuing in the same path, it doesn't look good for the future of Brazil. It's a shame, i hope this upcoming world cup isn't remembered for the death count.
ReplyDeleteThe content shown in the video was extremely disturbing on many levels. The excessive crime throughout Rio was insane. The gang violence and huge amounts of drug movement depicted in the video had me shocked, especially for someone like myself who has not been exposed to 1/8 of that. And I thought Rosedale was rough. The thing I don't understand is how any kind of sensible committee would vote for anything to be held in Rio. Millions of people will be making trips there and hopefully aren't found in the trouble shown above. I'm aware Rio does have its nice parts but I'm still left in awe. Hopefully the right precautions are taken.
ReplyDeleteIn the articles and the story of Rio the gangs in Brazil, the gangster fight over drug money and territory that isn’t theirs to begin with. They tend to have shootouts in the inner city, and showing no mercy towards any women, children’s or any other civilians. It also stated, in the video that it had been a war that has been going on for nearly over thirty years, and that an estimate of a thousand men lose their lives to gang violence each year. And that it’s a war over drugs, cocaine market is the second largest use in the world. There are numerous of drug dealers in Brazil, and who sells massive drugs to individuals on the street. This is how the majority of them make a living, and also by stealing other peoples belongings. And the civilians in Brazil, believe that when they are armed with automatic weapons that they rely only on them self’s to protect what is rightful theirs. Such as, their houses, cars shops and so on. Is also states, that there are nearly 10,000 people working in the drug dealing with the gangs. In that kind of business it’s very risky and your faced with a chance of be incarnated, or even sometimes death.
ReplyDeleteJust simply an amazing video depicting what life really is like in the favelas in Rio. Also how this ongoing violent war has been dragging on for over thirty years due to the control of cocaine and how it’s getting worse. It somewhat resembles what Jamaica is going through right now, but at a much greater level with the biggest gangs (Commando vs. CV) in Rio really battling it out, and with over 10,000 people involved in the drug trade it no wonder why they’re fighting till the death just for the control of cocaine due to it being the second largest cocaine market in the world.
ReplyDeleteSomething else that really caught my attention was that the Brazil has one of the most unequal societies in the world, also over fifty million Brazilians live in poverty it’s no wonder they chose the life they live due to the fact they can’t even get jobs to provide a steady life for their families; they said that society also segregates them causing many more problems. Another thing on how they mostly recruit teenagers to join their gangs, because the sentences are much less than that of an adult. Also they said that the majority of these teens will die before they reach the age of 21 which is really startling. As for the police corruption that doesn’t really surprise me because you see that all over the world even in the far better countries than Brazil.
I can’t wait to discuss this in class. It’s good to see the inmates get to worship Jesus. This is at least good for their spirit and souls. This video is extremely valuable to the learning of crime theories. As the woman in this video mentioned these kids are brought up into this gang infested violent way of life. It social learning theory. They mention in this video that even the police who come from the hood always turn their cheek and help the favela they grew up in. It’s so ingrained in these guys even becoming an officer can’t stop it. This can also tie in with lifestyle approach. These children and people here are victims. Not in the sense they will be robbed but they are always at risk of being hit by a stray bullet. The kids also are most likely coerced into accepting this gang lifestyle. I wonder if there is any sort of welfare system. It seems like normal business couldn’t even partake in these places. It seems that would be the only way to survive there. It’s not easy to move around in other countries, there are too many regulations. Any way clearly deterrence theory cannot work here. The cops can be bought. If they do not like you they kidnap you hold you for ransom and or kill you. How can any law enforcement like this uphold any policy involving deterrence when they themselves are the problem? The children here are victims according to the lifestyle approach. Hopefully something will be worked out. If you Google favela colors it shows some amazing artwork done by some Dutch fellows to try and spruce up the place.
ReplyDeleteI find it extremely tough for Rio police to work in the demographics of the Favelas of Rio. The police there are outnumbered and are not wanted at all by the people of the Favelas and the gangsters who drug traffic heavily within the neighborhood. Working in a position that everyone surrounding you is against can only add more stress to you as a Law Enforcer. With nowhere to run and nowhere to hide to dodge from a stray bullet, working as a police officer there is a ‘fight for your life’ every day struggle. They must be on guard at ALL times. As a future criminal justice professional, I could not even consider working for a department like that of Rio’s law enforcement. Members of families in gangs are not singled out. It is a norm to them. Most teens are in gangs. I think it is amazing and very cleaver how mostly young boys are recruited into gangs because they serve very short sentences.
ReplyDeleteI feel like this is a lot too late. In other words when the favelas started making an appearance they should have put a lid on it then instead of waiting until it was out of control to try to neutralize them. I also feel that the 2014 Cup would not be an issue if the favelas had not spun out of control and seeped into every crook and cranny with the intent of control. When they first appeared and started putting their mark on things that should have been the point in which the gov’t started trying to run them out and take back the land into gov’t control. Now you have the established favelas in an environment that they control and an upcoming event that could prove to be disastrous if things remain the same as they are now. Now the gov’t is working on a time restraint and getting a very sloppy start to it. This retake from the favelas is going to take a lot longer than anticipated by the gov’t. So now they have to try to get some kind of control over an uncontrolled situation in a very short time which is not exactly favorable for the police.
ReplyDeleteThe primary cause of Rio’s drugs, guns, and violence is due to its unstructured government. A domino effect is seen starting at government levels, which inevitably led to favela societies. Since their unbalanced government allows 10 percent of its population to own 80 percent of the country’s wealth, 50 million Brazilians live in poverty. This massive population living in a society with no decent public schools or welfare assistance is doomed for destruction. The origins of most Brazilian officers also rain from these favelas; hence their constant pattern of accepting bribes for money. What police fail to understand is that brutal punishment’s does not cease violence; it only ignites it to a greater degree. While the wealthy enjoy Carnival events, favelas continue a reality of drugs, guns, and killings by way of gangs or cops. I think the only solution to break this 30 year battle is a revolution. This overthrow should have the aims of improving their government structure, thus allowing society to have an economical chance at living normal lives.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all I have to say that guy is brave to go there and do a story, and very dedicated to his profession. It is hard to totally hate the Favela gangs due to the fact it was said many time that the police are just as corrupt and they are just trying to make a life and survive over there. One of the most interesting parts of the video to me was the exercism that was performed at the prison. Trying to get the devil out of that guy and watching him flop around the floor like that. Almost seemed fake, but it was interesting how all the people around believed that is might actually work. I am amazed at the fact that there are 800 gangs in Rio and how young the kids are that get involved. I believe its due to their vunerability and the promise from the older gangs that they will have a better life. Many people complain about the life we have in the U.S. and I am just as guilty, however I am thankful I don't have to live in a place like this where you never know from day to day if you will survive. Whether it be from the gangs or the police.
ReplyDeleteThe Favelas in Rio is a place to find gangs, drugs, weapons, and very few police officers willing to do the right thing. As many officers are outnumbered in these over populated neighborhoods. Police officers must be in guard at all times fighting for your life everyday must be stressful, not to mention a struggle to know our on the lookout at all times including your family. It is definitely clearly rio needs more law enforcement.
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ReplyDeleteSandra Odom
Rio
Recipe for gangs:
1 cup Failed social policy
1 cup Governmental corruption
2 cups Unemployment
Equal portions of Poverty, Marginalization of a group, Social exclusion, Rapid urban growth
1 tbl spoon lack of positive social capital,
½ cup of racism, bias,
1 ¼ cup presence of readily available drugs and weapons
1/3 cup difficulties of youth building personal identity, politics, mental health issues, problematic families
No Hope
Throughout the semester we have seen these reoccurring issues which contribute to gang formation and gang violence. One would think if you know the cause you should be able to devise a solution. Most gangs we have studied are romanticized and have a Robin Hood syndrome, the haves and the have not’s, taking from the rich and giving to those that need. But somewhere along the way the power of the gangs begin to corrupt the gangs themselves. Now you to have the elite rich class and usually a corrupt government the violent and now corrupt gang members with the poor caught in the middle.
No Hope
I am also having trouble with getting the video to play. I agree though with many of the comments above. This environment has only cultivated the growth of violence and the presence of involved gangs. Without watching the video, I can deduce this is a product of the upcoming dates of the world cup and the Olympics. It is a push in an attempt to diminish the presence of illegal activity and gang violence before these scheduled events. This area though is fraught with government corruption, poverty, unemployment and drugs as well as drug addiction. This is a war that will continue for a long time. It will take a miracle to quiet things down without violence, but a storm will surely come again. If I am correct, many of these individuals in favelas are not even included as citizens. Why should they then seek help from or depend on the government to help them? It appears to me the government is only trying to address this to help only themselves in the situation. I think this conflict will only result in more deaths until the government’s corruption and systemic poverty are addressed. This is not going to happen easily, seeing as those who are most affected are not even considered citizens. The group that could change something about this through political change, has not truly had to face the same threat and desperation of these victims.
ReplyDeleteOne of the main factor that contributes to this condition is Poverty,ineffective settlement,living conditions and inability of thr Govt to take measure in controlling drug trafficking for it is really a big bussiness..another is Population growth..i think the problem is far from over.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that this was going on in Rio. We hear of so many different gangs all over the world but this video really showed just how bad it has become there. HOw could they host an event so large where so many people will go and be in possible danger. I hope nothing bad happens to innocent tourists while on their visits. I'm glad to have seen this and became more aware of the situation with the gangs in Rio.
ReplyDeleteI used to want to visit Rio, but after taking this class and seeing this video I have since changed my mind. It was mind boggling to watch such brutality by the police officials in this video. You couldn't tell who was actually the bad guy when the gun battle erupted. Poverty is an understatement in Rio, I cant understand why the government doesn't do anything about the living conditions in the favelas. My question would be , what is going to happened to the money that is expected by the upcoming World Cup and Olympics? You would think the government would try and do the right thing by making the ruin favelas a better place to live. Yeah I know wishful thinking........if the government pulls it's self together and police stop being so corrupt, maybe just maybe these poor soul will have a chance at a real life. Man these are some of the worst conditioned areas that I have seen....its so sad that these young kids think that's the only way to live.
ReplyDeleteWho knew that there was a lot of drug trafficking in Rio. People are in such poverty that they do whatever they can to survive, even if it mean to do illegal stuff. It is crazy that small children are already in a gang, it just ruins there entire lives and they are going to have to live that life style and that life because they had no choice when they were small and they have to stay with that gang. It is not the people;s fault because they are desperate and don't know what else to do, it is the governments fault fro not being able to provide enough resources for the people that live there.
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