Robert Muggah

Robert Muggah, founder of the Igarapé Institute and a researcher at Princeton's Brazil LAB, dives into the deep-rooted issue of organized crime in Brazil. He explains how groups like the Commando Vermelho have expanded from prisons into various sectors like mining and fintech. Muggah discusses the recent violent police raid in Rio, its political implications, and the public's mixed reactions. He also suggests that heavy-handed tactics often exacerbate the problem and emphasizes the need for community-focused policing and financial strategies to combat crime effectively.