Latinnews Daily - 15 April 2004
BRAZIL: Army will not intervene just yet
The Rio de Janeiro's public security secretary, Anthony Garotinho, dispatched yesterday (14 April) a request to the ministry of justice asking the federal government to send in troops to fight drug traffickers in Rio's slums. However, at a press conference, Garotinho said the situation in the main Brazilian tourist destination is under control and that assistance from the army will not be necessary.
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