Rio a War Zone?

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    Brazil hosts The World Cup – the true international championship of ANY sport – and is due to host the Olympics in 2016. In addition to severe economic problems, the country also faces crime and misery in its wide-spread slums. So, this story caught my eye.

    Rio Looks Like A War Zone As Troops Raid Slums Only Months Before The World Cup

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    Story with photos @ http://www.businessinsider.com/raid...tadium-is-seen-between-two-favelas-or-slums-2 :omg:
     

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