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Complexo do Alemão
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Complexo do Alemão is a group of favelas in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Gondola lift leaving the Estação da Baiana (Baiana Station) within the Complexo do Alemão; which was used by local residents and tourists prior to its
Gondola lift leaving the Estação da Baiana (Baiana Station) within the Complexo do Alemão; which was used by local residents and tourists prior to its closure.
A Brazilian AAV on a street in the Complexo do Alemão, November 2010
A Brazilian AAV on a street in the Complexo do Alemão, November 2010
Police entering the Complexo do Alemão during the 2010 Rio de Janeiro Security Crisis
Police entering the Complexo do Alemão during the 2010 Rio de Janeiro Security Crisis
The Teleférico do Alemão was used by both favela commuters to the closer urban train station and tourist alike.
The Teleférico do Alemão was used by both favela commuters to the closer urban train station and tourist alike.
2010 Rio de Janeiro security crisis
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In November 2010, there was a major security crisis in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro and some of its neighboring cities. The city's criminal drug trafficking factions initiated a series of atta
Complexo do Alemão
…favela, in Rio de Janeiro. The majority of drug traffickers eventually fled to the neighboring Complexo do Alemão. The operation, which was part of the 2010 Rio de Janeiro Security Crisis, was the State responding to drug traffickers setting buses and other vehicles on fire using combustible fuels. These attacks occurred in various…
Brazilian soldiers holding FN FALs in a favela.
Brazilian soldiers holding FN FALs in a favela.