October 28, smoke rises above the rooftops, bodies lie on the pavement, helicopters fly low over Alemão and Penha neighborhoods in northern Rio de Janeiro. This was the panorama after the deadliest police operation, Operation Contenção, against the criminal organization Comando Vermelho that for a long time has controlled parts of Rio. This is the news that recently brought the world’s attention to Brazil, it not only is evidence of deep internal security concerns but also pa