Brazil police raid gang- ridden Rio slum

Soldiers and Police charged one of the most dangerous slums in Rio De Janeiro at daybreak on Sunday. Alemao slum was filled with heavy gunfire, officers, and low flying helicopters. Much to the officers surprise, they encountered much less resistance than they initially thought would occur. By midday the Brazilian flag was raised. The reason for this raid was to make the seaside metropolis safe for the 2014 World Cup and for the 2016 Olympics. However, at least 36 people, mainly suspected drug traffickers, have been killed in this gang violence and police raids in the past week. A 34 year old man who lives in the slums with his wife and two children had a very positive outlook unlike some of the other residents. Xavier says, "I always hoped, I always knew they would come, it's going to be a calmer place to live. Everybody is loving this. From today onward life is going to get better."