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Brazil

Death toll climbs in wake of strike

More than 100 people have been killed in a crime wave since Saturday, as police continue to strike in Brazil's Espirito Santo state, local media reported on Thursday. The police strike started on Saturday and there is no end in sight. As a result, crimes like murders and lootings are rampant in the state. Public schools have been temporarily closed and transportation suspended, and authorities have urged people to stay at home.