A small war took place last week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between Brazilian forces and hundreds of drug traffickers holed up in the shantytown complex dubbed Complexo do Alemão. After recent efforts by officials to pacify Rio’s drug and gang-related violence ahead of the upcoming the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics Games, drug gangs struck out last week – attacking police stations and staging mass robberies. After days of preparation, Brazilian security forces launched a raid in the Complexo do Alemão, where between 500 and 600 drug traffickers were holed up. At least 42 people were killed in the violence last week, with security forces taking control of many neighborhoods. A relatively low number of arrests were made, and authorities warn of further conflict as they continue to try and flush out more suspects in Rio’s maze of favelas. The article is reproduced in accordance with Section 107 of title 17 of the Copyright Law of the United States relating to fair-use and is for the purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. www.copyright.gov Music by – City of God/Metamorfose Ambulante
The city of Chicago spent tens of millions of dollars over two years in an effort to bring the 2016 Summer Olympic Games to the Midwest United States. Those efforts ended on October 2nd when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted in favor of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. As VOA’s Kane Farabaugh reports, the loss is a stunning defeat for the adopted hometown of President Barack Obama.
This is the victorious and historical Lula’s speech by Rio de Janeiro’s candidature (in Brazilian Portuguese) and the bid video for Olympic Games in 2016 (in English), beating Madrid, Tokyo and Chicago. Copenhagen, Denmark, 10/2/2009
Gunmen in Rio de Janeiro start a gun fight in one of the city’s richest neighborhoods when they meet police patrols. Footage captured on a cell phone shows suspects in bullet-proof vests hiding behind a garbage truck. A woman bystander was killed and two police officers were hurt in the exchange of gunfire. After the shootout in Rio’s Sao Conrado neighborhood, they ran into the Intercontinental Hotel. Police swept the entire hotel and arrested ten gunmen, heavily armed with automatic weapons and grenades. A spokesman for Rio’s military police says 35 hostages were freed unharmed. [Colonel Henrique Saraiva, Military Police Spokesman]: “We have arrested ten drug traffickers, seized eight machine guns, five pistols with a lot of ammunition, a grenade. There were 35 hostages and we are checking to see if any drug traffickers have infiltrated them. It is very unlikely, but it could have happened. The hostages include 5 guests and 30 hotel workers.” Violent crime is a major problem in Rio, where heavily armed drug gangs control its many slums. Rio is Brazil’s biggest tourist destination and will host the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic games.
October 2, 2009: President Barack Obama says that while he’s disappointed that Chicago did not win its bid to host the 2016 Olympic games, he’s happy they’ll be in the Americas and that it’s “always a worthwhile endeavor” to boost the United States of America.
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In this episode, our models explore Rio, a city known for its neverending nightlife and Carnevale. The culture of Rio is matched only by its natural splendor. Hostess Jenn Brown explores locations related to the city’s history and culture and gets to know the locals.The girls hang glide over breathtaking scenery and take in the sandy beaches. A quick trip to buy bikinis and play in the sun offers respite from the models’ grueling shooting schedule. After a tram ride, they enjoy a spectacular view of the city. Then, watch them indulge in the pulsing nightlife and hit the clubs.All of this plus footage of the models’ sizzling photo shoots on Bikini Destinations: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Established as one of the world’s most popular shows featuring beautiful women, top bikini models travel to spectacular distant locales for dramatic photo shoots. High definition cameras are rolling on every detail as the girls do what they do best: look stunning on camera and enjoy the sweet nectar of life.