Police wrest control of Rio's largest favela

  • 13 years ago
Security forces backed by helicopters have peacefully taken control of Rio's largest favela, in a major assault to expel drug traffickers ahead of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics. Duration: 01:01

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