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What Romeu Zema said about combat organized crime

Romeu Zema

Romeu Zema

June 23, 2026

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Romeu Zema: This city here in the Northeast has cameras everywhere, but they are not for protecting the law-abiding citizen; they are for organized crime to control the population.

Romeu Zema: Cabedelo, this city where I am, has become a narco-state.

In other words, there is another power here parallel to the Brazilian State.

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Romeu Zema: In fact, the last two mayors were removed from office.

Romeu Zema: They were removed amid suspicions of fraud and involvement with organized crime.

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States there is a power parallel to the State, describing control by factions.

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