These Pictures Of Troops Raiding Rio's Slums Are Scary Enough, Until You Remember The World Cup Is Coming Soon
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The drug lords are fighting back against the authorities, trying to recapture their territory after years of police occupations.
This violent battle has raised concerns about safety and security at the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil, which hundreds of thousands of foreigners are expected to attend.
The final game in the tournament will take place at the Maracaná stadium, a few miles from the Manguinhos slums.
Rio de Janeiro is also hosting the Olympics in 2016.
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