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The Never-Ending Eviction: Demolition, Protest and Police Violence Once Again Rock Favela do Metrô

19:44 Jan 24 2014 Mangueira - Maracanã, Rio - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Never-Ending Eviction: Demolition, Protest and Police Violence Once Again Rock Favela do Metrô
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Early Tuesday morning, January 8, representatives from the City arrived unannounced at Favela do Metrô-Mangueira to demolish homes, causing panic and despair amongst the hundreds of people currently living in the locale. Around twelve homes were demolished, some with the occupants’ belongings still inside.

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