VivirLatino

Cuaderno Latinoamericano — a blog put out by a group of college students which I happen to be enjoying a lot lately — asks the question: is media coverage of the escalating violence in Brazil increasing because of a much-publicized upcoming concert by a legendary British rock band?

…why is this getting press now? Only because the Stones will be in concert in a couple of days?

Well, yes. Violence in Brazilian favelas is common, but how often to we read about it on CNN.com? The last time I remember was when Cidade de Deus came out.

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