Luis Antônio da Silva Braga, known as Zinho, leader of Rio’s largest militia, surrendered to authorities, marking a key point in the city’s fight against organized crime. Transferred to the high-security Bangu 1 prison, his capture ends a long period of evasion and is seen as a victory for law enforcement. Governor Cláudio Castro has […]
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