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Police Chief Alejandro Lares Valladares, speaking to Tijuana police officers, wants more than half the force to wear the cameras. Lares believes the cameras will not only cut down on police wrongdoing, but also keep the public in check.

Tijuana Cops Turn On Body Cameras And Hope To Turn Off Bribery

Mar 12, 2015
Police in Mexico are known more for taking bribes than fighting crime. Tijuana's force is now using body cameras and hopes it will show that the public also plays a big role in corruption.
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Trash pickers collect 90 percent of waste that gets recycled in Brazil yet local governments give them little support. The message on this cart: "One <em>catadore</em> does more than an environmental minister."

MTV Pimps Cars, Brazil Pimps Trash Carts

Jan 17, 2015
It's the brainstorm of a street artist, who wanted folks to pay more respect to the pickers who collect recyclable garbage that would otherwise pile up in landfills.
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A costumer stops by a sneaker display at a shopping mall in the outskirts of Sao Paulo.

In Brazil, A Once-High-Flying Economy Takes A Tumble

Jan 14, 2015
A few years ago, amid a global recession, Brazil was the darling of the financial markets. But last year, the country barely avoided recession. Prices are soaring, and investors are looking elsewhere.
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