The gangs of Rio, World news

Corrupt cops, brutal drug lords and a charismatic pastor photographer João Pina documents the battle to control Rio's slums

Brazil police, military raid Rio slums ahead of World Cup

Rio police raid on favela kills at least 18, sparks anger

How Brazil's largest crime syndicate built a global drug empire

Christ and cocaine: Rio's gangs of God blend faith and violence, Brazil

As Olympics Near, Violence Grips Rio's 'Pacified' Favelas : Parallels : NPR

Christ and cocaine: Rio's gangs of God blend faith and violence, Brazil

The toll of El Salvador's gang crackdown: 'Police and soldiers have absolute power', International

Turmoil engulfs Brazil's largest city – The Denver Post

Brazil violence: At least 19 killed in police raid on Rio favela