VOICED : Ejercito brasileno descarta ocupacion de favelas en Rio

VOICED : Ejercito brasileno descarta ocupacion de favelas en Rio

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The Brazilian Army, responsible for Rio de Janeiro's security, has decided not to permanently occupy favelas, where drug gangs operate. Instead, they will conduct targeted operations. Over a million people live in these areas, and past military occupations have led to human rights violations, as reported by Amnesty International. The intervention is seen as a chance to enhance Rio's public safety. President Michel Temer initiated military intervention on February 16 and established the Ministry of Public Security to combat organized crime, with police forces under state authority.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Brazilian Army's plan regarding the occupation of favelas?

Complete withdrawal

Temporary targeted operations

Expansion of military presence

Permanent occupation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people approximately live in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro?

Two million

One and a half million

One million

Half a million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization reported human rights violations in the favelas?

United Nations

Amnesty International

World Health Organization

Red Cross

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did President Michel Temer decree the intervention of the Armed Forces in Rio de Janeiro?

April 16

January 16

February 16

March 16

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was created to coordinate the fight against organized crime in Brazil?

Ministry of Defense

Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Internal Affairs

Ministry of Public Security