Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil and served as the capital until 1960 when Brazil acheived its independence.http://www.riodejaneiro.com/v/city_info/ The city features some of the largest soccer stadiums as soccer is Brazil's national sport. The city is commonly known just as Rio.Commonly known just as Rio Ipanema and Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro's white sanded beaches, are a popular tourist destination. The city also features art galleries and museums as well as popular yearly festivals such as 'Carnaval' and 'Reveillon' which are renowned to be the most spectacular festivals in the world.Commonly known just as Rio

In November 2010 president Gov. Sergio Cabral order armored vehicles into the Alemao slum to control the violent crime and run out the drug traffikers.http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/11/30/brazil.rio.violence/ The Alemao complex of slums that had become a haven for criminals and with Brazil hosting the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, Brazilian leadership has faced increasing pressure to control crime.http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/11/30/brazil.rio.violence/ The troops will remain to maintain order at least until May 2011, until a police station is built and a unit installed. President-elect Dilma Rousseff has expressed her support of the troops.http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/11/30/brazil.rio.violence/

Rio de Janeiro is home to one of the new seven wonders of the world, Christ Redeemer. This statue has made Rio de Janeiro a world famous tourist spot. Despite the statue, major attractions like the hotel-lined beaches, carnivals and mountains with cable cars make this city a sought after vacation spot.