Across Rio state, killings by police rose 91 percent in May compared with a year ago, with 84 people killed. That morning, police and firefighters organized a protest at Rio’s international airport over violence and unpaid salaries. Because of Rio de Janeiro's financial crisis and escalating violence, some of the city's first responders say they won't be able to protect tourists during the Olympics, which begin August 5. The violence is deepening anguish and anger among residents, and it comes at a time when Rio’s state government is broke and has slashed police budgets by a third. Rio tabloid O Dia published this video of police carrying the dying boy to their car while residents follow, shouting and screaming.

Source: Washington Post July 05, 2016 16:55 UTC