Pre-Applicant of the PL to the Rio Government Defends US Bombing of Vessels Suspected of Trafficking: 'Has My Full Support'

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The president of the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro (Alerj), Douglas Ruas (PL), a pre-candidate to the state government, claimed to be in favor of U.S. military actions on the Brazilian coast. Upon being questioned on the subject, the state deputy defended the bombing of traffickers "in the open sea", before drugs and smuggled weapons reach the cities. The statement occurs after the Americans classify the Red Command (CV) and First Comma…