Interview w/ Vitor Abdala, Carioca Journalist and Blogger, Rio .40

In this two-part video, filmed at the foot of Morro da Providência, Rio Radar interviews Carioca journalist and blogger Vitor Abdala about his blog (Rio .40), public security in Rio de Janeiro, housing policy, opinions on Gov. Sergio Cabral, the shortcomings of the domestic media, and why he feels the occupation of Complexo do Alemão will mark the beginning of the end of the favela pacification program (UPP).

For more from Vitor Abdala, visit www.RioPonto40.blogspot.com.

Coming soon…an interview with volunteer coordinator of the Instituto Dois Irmãos in Rocinha, Rogerio Rodrigues.