Brazil: violence continues in north east despite federal troops New acts of violence take place in Fortaleza, capital of the state of Ceara in Brazil, where suspected gang members attack banks, buses and police stations, despite more than 500 members of the federal troops being sent in reinforcement at the beginning of the week. These acts of violence have affected residents’ daily lives, with public transportation being disrupted, garbage collection interrupted, and electricity cut. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES