Blue Blood: Death and Corruption in Rio's Military Police

A Shocking Exposé of Police Brutality and Corruption in Rio de Janeiro

In his groundbreaking book, Blue Blood, Leonardo Gudel takes readers on a harrowing journey into the dark underbelly of Rio de Janeiro's military police. Based on years of meticulous research and interviews with dozens of police officers, victims, and their families, Gudel paints a damning portrait of a police force that is out of control, responsible for countless deaths and human rights abuses.

A Culture of Violence

At the heart of the problem is a culture of violence that permeates the Rio de Janeiro military police. Officers are trained to use excessive force and are rarely held accountable for their actions. As a result, they have become a law unto themselves, operating with impunity and terrorizing the very people they are sworn to protect.

The Numbers Don't Lie

The statistics are staggering. In 2019, the Rio de Janeiro military police killed more than 1,800 people, a number that is higher than the death toll from police violence in any other city in the world. And these are just the official numbers. Many more cases go unreported, as victims and their families are too afraid to come forward.

The Human Cost

Behind each of these statistics is a human story. Gudel tells the stories of victims like Amarildo de Souza, a bricklayer who was tortured and killed by police officers in 2013, and Claudia da Silva Ferreira, a pregnant woman who was shot and killed by a police officer in 2014. These are just two examples of the countless lives that have been lost to police violence in Rio de Janeiro.

A Call for Change

Blue Blood is a powerful indictment of the Rio de Janeiro military police and a call for change. Gudel argues that the only way to end the cycle of violence is to reform the police force from top to bottom. He calls for increased accountability, better training, and a change in the culture of violence that has taken hold of the police.

A Must-Read for Anyone Concerned About Human Rights

Blue Blood is a must-read for anyone concerned about human rights and police brutality. It is a powerful exposé of a police force that is out of control and a call for change. Gudel's book is a wake-up call that we cannot afford to ignore.

Order Your Copy Today

Blue Blood is available now in hardcover, paperback, and e-book. Order your copy today and learn the truth about the Rio de Janeiro military police.