Drug traffickers and the contestation of city space in Rio de Janeiro

Authors

  • Lorraine Leu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30962/ec.277

Keywords:

espaços heterotópicos de contestação, imaginário urbano, espaços de exceção, visibilidade em espaços públicos

Abstract

This article examines recent spatial practices by drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro in the context of the violent spatial history of the city. It also considers the creation of spaces of exception in the favelas through media and government discourse, and through the militarization of public security.

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Published

11-12-2008

How to Cite

Leu, L. (2008). Drug traffickers and the contestation of city space in Rio de Janeiro. E-Compós, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.30962/ec.277

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