Clean up Rio!

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Updated On Nov 13, 2011 09:35 pm IST

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A Brazilian sniper takes position at Rocinha slum during the "Shock of Peace" operation to install Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) in Rio de Janeiro. The introduction of the peacekeeping program in the region is part of the effort crack down on crime and ensure the security as the city prepares to host 2014 World Cup soccer matches and the 2016 Olympic Games.

Updated on Nov 13, 2011 09:35 pm IST

A Brazilian sniper takes position at Rocinha slum during the "Shock of Peace" operation to install Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) in Rio de Janeiro. The introduction of the peacekeeping program in the region is part of the effort crack down on crime and ensure the security as the city prepares to host 2014 World Cup soccer matches and the 2016 Olympic Games.

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A policeman patrols the Rocinha slum during the "Shock of Peace" operation to install Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) in Rio de Janeiro. The introduction of the peacekeeping program in the region is part of the effort crack down on crime and ensure the security as the city prepares to host 2014 World Cup soccer matches and the 2016 Olympic Games.

Updated on Nov 13, 2011 09:35 pm IST

A policeman patrols the Rocinha slum during the "Shock of Peace" operation to install Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) in Rio de Janeiro. The introduction of the peacekeeping program in the region is part of the effort crack down on crime and ensure the security as the city prepares to host 2014 World Cup soccer matches and the 2016 Olympic Games.

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A policeman takes a picture at Rocinha slum during the "Shock of Peace" operation to install Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) in Rio de Janeiro. The introduction of the peacekeeping program in the region is part of the effort crack down on crime and ensure the security as the city prepares to host 2014 World Cup soccer matches and the 2016 Olympic Games.

Updated on Nov 13, 2011 09:35 pm IST

A policeman takes a picture at Rocinha slum during the "Shock of Peace" operation to install Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) in Rio de Janeiro. The introduction of the peacekeeping program in the region is part of the effort crack down on crime and ensure the security as the city prepares to host 2014 World Cup soccer matches and the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Anti- riot police officers secure a street at Rocinha shantytown, in Rio De Janeiro early. Police forces launched a major operation to wrest from criminals control of the Rocinha favela, the largest in Brazil.

Updated on Nov 13, 2011 09:35 pm IST

Anti- riot police officers secure a street at Rocinha shantytown, in Rio De Janeiro early. Police forces launched a major operation to wrest from criminals control of the Rocinha favela, the largest in Brazil.

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Brazilian Navy soldiers patrol the Vidigal slum during the "Shock of Peace" operation to install Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) in Rio de Janeiro. The introduction of the peacekeeping program in the region is part of an effort to crack down on crime and ensure security as the city prepares to host 2014 World Cup soccer matches and the 2016 Olympic Games.

Updated on Nov 13, 2011 09:35 pm IST

Brazilian Navy soldiers patrol the Vidigal slum during the "Shock of Peace" operation to install Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) in Rio de Janeiro. The introduction of the peacekeeping program in the region is part of an effort to crack down on crime and ensure security as the city prepares to host 2014 World Cup soccer matches and the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Brazil's policemen guard the streets of the Rocinha slum in Rio de Janeiro. Elite police units backed by armoured military vehicles and helicopters invaded the largest slum in this seaside Olympic city before dawn. It's the most ambitious attempt yet to bring security to a town long known for its violence.

Updated on Nov 13, 2011 09:35 pm IST

Brazil's policemen guard the streets of the Rocinha slum in Rio de Janeiro. Elite police units backed by armoured military vehicles and helicopters invaded the largest slum in this seaside Olympic city before dawn. It's the most ambitious attempt yet to bring security to a town long known for its violence.

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Policemen on a Brazilian Military Police helicopter patrol the Vidigal slum during the "Shock of Peace" operation to install Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) in Rio de Janeiro. The introduction of the peacekeeping program in the region is part of an effort to crack down on crime and ensure security as the city prepares to host 2014 World Cup soccer matches and the 2016 Olympic Games.

Updated on Nov 13, 2011 09:35 pm IST

Policemen on a Brazilian Military Police helicopter patrol the Vidigal slum during the "Shock of Peace" operation to install Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) in Rio de Janeiro. The introduction of the peacekeeping program in the region is part of an effort to crack down on crime and ensure security as the city prepares to host 2014 World Cup soccer matches and the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Policemen guard the streets of the Rocinha slum in Rio de Janeiro. Elite police units backed by armoured military vehicles and helicopters invaded the largest slum in this seaside Olympic city before dawn. It's the most ambitious attempt yet to bring security to a town long known for its violence.

Updated on Nov 13, 2011 09:35 pm IST

Policemen guard the streets of the Rocinha slum in Rio de Janeiro. Elite police units backed by armoured military vehicles and helicopters invaded the largest slum in this seaside Olympic city before dawn. It's the most ambitious attempt yet to bring security to a town long known for its violence.

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A policeman takes position over motorcycles apprehended during the "Shock of Peace" operation to install Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) at the Rocinha slum in Rio de Janeiro. The introduction of the peacekeeping program in the region is part of the effort crack down on crime and ensure the security as the city prepares to host 2014 World Cup soccer matches and the 2016 Olympic Games.

Updated on Nov 13, 2011 09:35 pm IST

A policeman takes position over motorcycles apprehended during the "Shock of Peace" operation to install Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) at the Rocinha slum in Rio de Janeiro. The introduction of the peacekeeping program in the region is part of the effort crack down on crime and ensure the security as the city prepares to host 2014 World Cup soccer matches and the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Policemen patrol the Rocinha slum during the "Shock of Peace" operation to install Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) in Rio de Janeiro. The introduction of the peacekeeping program in the region is part of the effort crack down on crime and ensure the security as the city prepares to host 2014 World Cup soccer matches and the 2016 Olympic Games.

Updated on Nov 13, 2011 09:35 pm IST

Policemen patrol the Rocinha slum during the "Shock of Peace" operation to install Peacekeeping Unit (UPP) in Rio de Janeiro. The introduction of the peacekeeping program in the region is part of the effort crack down on crime and ensure the security as the city prepares to host 2014 World Cup soccer matches and the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Local residents watch as Brazilian marines on an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) drive along a street of the Rocinha shantytown in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Security forces backed by armor and helicopters peacefully seized control of Rio's largest favela in a major assault to expel narcotraffickers who had been ruling the area for 30 years.

Updated on Nov 13, 2011 09:35 pm IST

Local residents watch as Brazilian marines on an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) drive along a street of the Rocinha shantytown in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Security forces backed by armor and helicopters peacefully seized control of Rio's largest favela in a major assault to expel narcotraffickers who had been ruling the area for 30 years.

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