BRAZIL Suspected thief was caught red-handed in a gang-controlled favela and was given a harsh and painful lesson – beaten repeatedly with wooden sticks by those enforcing the gang’s authority.
In Brazil’s favelas, the reach of the official justice system often ends at the edge of the community. Within, gangs dictate their own rules, and residents must obey. For those who steal, brutal physical punishment is not just common – it’s expected. In these lawless zones, justice is swift, rough, and carried out with impunity.
