"Tropa de Elite" creator discusses criminal factions' territorial exploitation in Rio de Janeiro

itatiaia.com.br (Portuguese)

The creator of the "Tropa de Elite" film stated that criminal factions now profit from territory exploitation beyond drugs. Rodrigo Pimentel highlighted that these groups extort businesses and control services like internet and gas, calling the situation an armed conflict akin to civil war. A recent mega-operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting the Comando Vermelho resulted in over 130 deaths and the seizure of weapons and drugs.


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