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Special police squads bring order back to blighted slums

China Daily | Updated: 2012-04-30 07:35

Special police squads bring order back to blighted slums

The colorful community of Dona Marta is an example of Rio's true charm. Pedro Kirilos / Riotur

More than just a simple eyesore, the slums that house more than one-third of Rio de Janeiro's population pose a great challenge for city leaders as they prepare to host the next World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics.

Special police squads bring order back to blighted slums

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