Violence in Brazil is an extensive topic. When you live in the country and actually follow the rules it becomes hard to pick a side: pacification by violence or by peace itself? The country has come to such a point where it is hard to believe that it is even possible to solve the problem.
It is also notable that Rio is just the marketing side of the country. The violence and misery in the northeast region is even worse, but it is not so much published.
Even São Paulo, which is the economic engine of the whole country, has such a contrast between rich and poor, and the "favela culture" is so spread, that it makes me want to leave this place and never come back.
This seems to be a common middle income nation problem. A country gets somewhat wealthy but huge inequalities exist still and crime is harder to tackle. Mexico is going through it. China and India are on track to becoming violent and crime ridden.
It is also notable that Rio is just the marketing side of the country. The violence and misery in the northeast region is even worse, but it is not so much published.
Even São Paulo, which is the economic engine of the whole country, has such a contrast between rich and poor, and the "favela culture" is so spread, that it makes me want to leave this place and never come back.