One in Three Rio de Janeiro Residents Lives in Area With Gang or Militia Presence, Survey Shows
Around 5.2 million people, equivalent to nearly one-third of the population of Rio de Janeiro state, live in areas where criminal gangs or militias operate, according to a survey by the ISP (Public Security Institute) released Wednesday (11). The study identified 1,530 areas with a presence of these groups in 2025. Leia mais (11/12/2026 - 18h32)
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