Santana 1
Yanilize Santana
Miss. Antwih
Multi-Literature
March 10, 2014
Crime in Brazil
Gang Violence
The most common type of crime in Brazil is Gang Violence like mugging, robbing and
kidnapping. By gang violence I mean a group of people claiming territory as theirs and
committing illegal behaviors towards people that do not collaborate with them. It is said that
people are being attacked and robbed in public places. The people cannot do anything about it
because they are afraid they would get attack as well. Do to this, Brazil is being lead to a
downfall of the citizens pride and recognition because most of them are really afraid and wish to
leave the country. In addition, gang violence is leading Sao Paulo to the host of the worst
outbreak of violence in Brazilian history. Brazil, being the largest country of South America, has
become the most terrifying place of South America with the highest rate of gang violence. Above
all, Brazil is still hosing the World Cup this year in June 2014 knowing that Brazil’s largest gang
threatens “World Cup of terror” plans attack to ruin the biggest soccer tournament. Gang