BRASÍLIA: Brazil’s Senate overwhelmingly approved the takeover by the army of Rio de Janeiro’s security following a breakdown of law and order in drug-ravaged neighborhoods. Despite criticism that the military intervention could lead to violations of constitutional rights, while also failing to address the causes of the urban violence, the Senate voted late Tuesday by 55 to 13, with one abstention, in favor. Center-right President Michel Temer issued the decree, which put the army in charge of all Rio’s policing, on Friday.
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