São Paulo violence: Rebellions occur in several prisons in Brazil.

2006 São Paulo violence outbreak

Clash between law enforcement officials and criminals in Brazil

The 2006 São Paulo violence outbreak began on the night of May 12, 2006 in São Paulo, Brazil, the largest city in South America. It was among the worst outbreaks of violence in recorded Brazilian history and was directed against security forces and a few civilian targets. By May…