Rio governor requests Brazil army intervention to quell violence (International Herald Tribune): "Gov. Sergio Cabral Filho has formally requested that the army intervene to contain the violence that has been spiraling out of control in Brazil's most famous city."
A surge of violence and homicide in recent months leads to this decision. Rio de Janeiro is scheduled to host the XV Pan American Games during July 13 through July 29. While Pope Benedict XVI is not expected to visit Rio during his papal trip of May 9- 14, (see Full schedule set for Pope's Brazil trip), no doubt Brazilian civic and religious leaders want to create a good and safe environment.
While the bulk of the crimes occur in the poor neighborhoods clustered on the hills of Rio, known as favelas, crime against tourists also worries the city officials.
View of favelas displayed with the kind permission of Peter and Jackie Main. For more aerial views, enjoy this Rio de Janeiro Aerial Tour .
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