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One in three Rio residents live under gang or militia rule
A survey finds that 5.2 million people in Rio de Janeiro state live in areas controlled by criminal groups, though these areas cover just 1.4% of the state's land.
In brief
A survey finds that 5.2 million people in Rio de Janeiro state live in areas controlled by criminal groups, though these areas cover just 1.4% of the state's land. Nearly one-third of Rio de Janeiro state's population lives in areas where criminal gangs or militias operate, according to a Public Security Institute…
One-third of Rio lives under criminal control
Around 5.2 million people, nearly one-third of Rio de Janeiro state's population, live in areas where criminal gangs or militias operate. The Public Security Institute released this survey on Wednesday.
Crime covers tiny area, holds huge population
Organized crime operates across 614.3 square kilometres, just 1.4% of the state's total area. Yet this small territory is home to 32.2% of Rio de Janeiro state's residents.
Comando Vermelho dominates, followed by militias
The Comando Vermelho gang operates in 779 locations with around 3 million residents. Militias control 300 areas with 917,000 people. Terceiro Comando Puro operates in 274 areas with around 915,000 inhabitants.
What to remember
Nearly one-third of Rio de Janeiro state's population lives in areas where criminal gangs or militias operate, according to a Public Security Institute survey released Wednesday.
