Arrest of Rio drug kingpin brings fear of power grab - and further violence
(The Guardian Brazil)

Rogério da Silva was caught in an operation involving 3,000 troops and police but residents of Rocinha, the favela he sought to control, remain on edge The high-profile arrest this week of Rio drug lord Rogério da Silva - known as Rogério 157 - was not celebrated in Rocinha, the favela he once fought to dominate. Related: Rio police hail arrest of drug kingpin in 3,000-strong favela operation Related: Brazil`s army returns to Rio favela amid clashes between gangs and police Continue reading...