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Prisão MC Poze do Rodo: os limites entre apologia ao crime e racismo no Brasil
Após sair do presídio, funkeiro carioca alega estar sendo perseguido e pede para que polícia o deixe em paz
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Brazilian Funk Star Arrested: Alleged Ties to Rio Drug Cartel Revealed
Brazilian Funk Singer MC Poze do Rodo Arrested for Alleged Ties to Drug Cartel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – MC Poze do Rodo, a prominent Brazilian funk artist, was arrested on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. The arrest, made by agents of the Drug Repression Police, follows an investigation into the singer's alleged connections with Comando Vermelho (Red Command), one of Brazil's most notorious criminal organizations. Police allege that Poze's concerts in areas under the control of Comando Vermelho were directly funded by the cartel. 'The investigations indicate that Poze not only performed shows in communities dominated by drug trafficking but that these performances were financed by the Comando Vermelho itself,' stated a police spokesperson. The aim, according to authorities, was to bolster the cartel's image, reinforce its territorial power, and boost drug sales. The video shows footage of Poze's arrest, highlighting the presence of heavily armed officers. The investigation also includes scrutiny of Poze's song lyrics, which police believe promote drug trafficking and incite violence between rival gangs. While Poze's representatives have yet to issue an official statement, the arrest underscores the complex relationship between organized crime and the entertainment industry in some parts of Brazil. The case remains under investigation.
