Violence surges in Rio on the eve of the Games.
Robberies targeting pedestrians in the state of Rio de Janeiro increased by 81,2% last month compared to the same month of the previous year; robberies on public transportation also increased by 81,7%; in addition, intentional homicides (with intent to kill) increased by 38,2%, rising from 272 (9,06 per day) to 376 (12,53 per day).
Rio 247 – A report from the Rio Public Security Institute, released this Friday the 29th, reveals that practically all indicators of violence have worsened in the state of Rio, on the eve of the Olympic Games.
Robberies targeting pedestrians in the state of Rio de Janeiro increased by 81,2% last month compared to the same month of the previous year, as did...robberies on public transport, which increased by 81,7%
Meanwhile, intentional homicides increased by 38,2%, rising from 272 (9,06 per day) to 376 (12,53 per day).