Gangs of São Luís


	Gangs of São Luís

brazilnut72

8-2-2007 4:06 PM

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brazil, brazilian, sao luis, coroadinho, gangs, crime

brazilnut72 says:

Interesting article about gang life in São Luís--my wife's hometown. The Coroadinho neighborhood is right next to the one where she grew up. We currently have a church-plant going on in that area.

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8-2-2007 5:19 PM

adamc

Of the 25 members, 10 are dead and 14 are in jail

What a horrible figure.

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