Government announces task force for Rio slums

10/07/2002 - 12h19

Rio, 10 (Agência Brasil - ABr) - The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Benedita da Silva, has announced the creation of a task force which will operate inside the slum area known as Complexo do Alemão and combat crime there. Task force will also engage in participatory activities with residents, such as professional training, cultural events, sports, healthcare delivery and expansion of basic infrastructure. (AB)