Wanted: A (Sane) Brazilian President Who Can Stop the Violence
Wanted: A (Sane) Brazilian President Who Can Stop the Violence
By
Brian Winter
Urban violence may define the 2018 campaign as much as the economy, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
RIO DE JANEIRO - The most vital Twitter feed here these days is called Onde Tem Tiroteio, or “Where There Is a Shootout.” One recent afternoon, in a span of just a few hours, it sent these alerts to its 36,000 followers:
“Shots heard in Botafogo, near Santa Marta and Cobal. Attention in the region.”
“A grenade was thrown on the pedestrian bridge near Zuzu Angel Tunnel. Avoid the tunnel.”
“Many shots heard in the surroundings of Humaitá, coming from the jungle. Attention in the region.”
“Shots on 2nd Street...
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