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Wed, 2011-09-07 23:16
Authorities say about 100 marines are patrolling the Alemao slum complex Wednesday. It’s a sprawling area where security forces drove out drug traffickers last year as part of a cleanup ahead of the 2016 Olympics.
Soldiers patrolling there came under fire Tuesday from gang members in a neighboring slum that has not yet been pacified. Television images show bullets streaking across the sky and desperate residents trying to find cover.
Officials say they do not know if anyone was shot or killed overnight.
Brazil promised to improve security in Rio as part of its bid to host the Olympics.
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