Cases of violence in the Leme damaging trade and causing fear among locals – Rio de Janeiro

The district of Leme, in the southern zone of Rio, suffers from cases of violence that cause fear among the residents and that directly reflect the local economy. According to neighborhood traders, the war on the hills of Babilônia and Chapéu Mangueira has affected the movement of customers. In addition, commercial establishments located near the border had to invest in security.