Cecília Olliveira

Cecília Olliveira, co-founder of The Intercept Brazil and expert on armed violence, dives into the recent deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro. She reveals the chaos and devastation left in the wake of the operation and discusses the raid's political motivations, linking it to police retaliation against gangs. With public sentiment split, Cecília argues for a shift to non-violent alternatives, emphasizing the need to target the financial networks sustaining crime. She also critiques media portrayals that ignore the realities of favela life, offering a compelling perspective on state violence in Brazil.