Rio residents find their own way to tackle gangs as crime dominates Brazil's election

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Crime is a key issue in Brazil's upcoming Oct.4 election…

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  • Crime is a key issue in Brazil's upcoming Oct.4 election…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:24:58 UTC.

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