http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/13/world/americas/13brazil.html?th&emc=th
When the reporters were said to go undercover Batan, which militia took control and drove out a drug gang...I knew there was a catch. When I continued to read, I was shocked to say the least. I knew I would have to expect something horrid, but the limits a malitia, this one status have degraded their rank and shamed themselves.
Barrionuevo says "Brazil is undergoing an economic boom that is lifting millions out of poverty." But the disgrace posed by the militia and its on growing danger and endless corrupt bribes to police and politicians has shed light on the issues at hand. May 14, when the reporters where attacked by anonymous hooded figures, believed to belong to the militia, I just thought how easily they must have gotten to do this. They have so many powerful connections and gained community popularity and gain their "sympathy". These men "battle drug overlords", but I wonder if anyone knows that they're just a facade to the truth: they are the drug overlords.
The saddest part is that people feel more secure under the militia. Once police leave, the fear of new drug gangs would move in.
" “No one here accepts drug factions anymore,” said Mr. Perreira, 30. “This is going to be hell. We are in the hands of God now.” "
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