VOICED: Brasil: 5 km por la paz

The video discusses a peace challenge event in Rio de Janeiro, where 1,500 people ran a 5 km route through Complexo do Alemão, a path previously used by the military to bring peace to the favelas. The event, organized by Afro-Reggae, included residents, soldiers, and former narcotraffickers, celebrating the installation of a pacifying police force. Since 2008, authorities have worked to reclaim favelas from criminal control before major international events. The race highlights community pride and the potential for positive change, distributing $26,000 in prizes. Winners were Valerio Fabiano from Brazil and Mourinje Lagarde from Kenya.

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