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Military Presence in Rio Loses Population Support, Datafolha Survey Says
08/23/2018 - 13H14
JÚLIA BARBON
RIO DE JANEIRO
The military surveillance in Rio de Janeiro is losing support from the city's residents in the last few months, according to a Datafolha survey.
The percentage of residents in favor of the Army policing Rio de Janeiro streets fell from 76% in March to 66% this month. In October 2017, approval was around 83%.
People contrary to the measure make up 26% of the survey sample. Five months ago, they were 20%. The margin of error is four points.
The decrease in support coincides with President Temer's unprecedented federal intervention in Rio de Janeiro state back in February, and the lack of transparency from councilwoman Marielle Franco's assassination investigation, that happened in March.
More:
https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/brazil/2018/08/1979687-military-presence-in-rio-loses-population-support-datafolha-survey-says.shtml
