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Brazil, neighbourhood of Sao Paulo called Cracolandia, archive pictures

Jan 10, 2026

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  • Crackland confront in Sao Paulo SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - MAY 10: Security forces take security measures as hundreds of chemical dependents occupying the region known as cracolandia block the streets and confront the police who entered the premises after reporting the theft in Campos Eliseos in Sao Paulo, Brazil on May 10, 2017. The region of Cracolandia became popular in 1995 and is very violent, a partner photographer of the agency Anadolu was hit by a lethal weapon while making coverage in another confrontation in February of this year. Sao Paulo Brazil. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2025xAnadoluxDarioxOliveirax
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED operation in the Moiho favela in Sao Paulo Sao Paulo (SP), 12 20 2025 Moinho favela police operation SP The military police carried out, this Friday (19), an operation in the Moinho favela, central region of Sao Paulo, to execute search and seizure warrants at addresses linked to the drug trafficker Leonardo Monteiro Moja, known as Leo do Moinho or Leo Moja, arrested since 2024. Identified as a leader of the criminal faction in the community, located between the tracks of the Line 8-Diamante and near Cracolandia, he also operated in the Baixada Santista and was part of the PCC s sintonia . During the action, one person was shot, taken to the Santa Casa hospital, but did not survive and died. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago i Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED operation in the Moiho favela in Sao Paulo Sao Paulo (SP), 12 20 2025 Moinho favela police operation SP The military police carried out, this Friday (19), an operation in the Moinho favela, central region of Sao Paulo, to execute search and seizure warrants at addresses linked to the drug trafficker Leonardo Monteiro Moja, known as Leo do Moinho or Leo Moja, arrested since 2024. Identified as a leader of the criminal faction in the community, located between the tracks of the Line 8-Diamante and near Cracolandia, he also operated in the Baixada Santista and was part of the PCC s sintonia . During the action, one person was shot, taken to the Santa Casa hospital, but did not survive and died. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago i Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED operation in the Moiho favela in Sao Paulo Sao Paulo (SP), 12 20 2025 Moinho favela police operation SP The military police carried out, this Friday (19), an operation in the Moinho favela, central region of Sao Paulo, to execute search and seizure warrants at addresses linked to the drug trafficker Leonardo Monteiro Moja, known as Leo do Moinho or Leo Moja, arrested since 2024. Identified as a leader of the criminal faction in the community, located between the tracks of the Line 8-Diamante and near Cracolandia, he also operated in the Baixada Santista and was part of the PCC s sintonia . During the action, one person was shot, taken to the Santa Casa hospital, but did not survive and died. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago i Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Operation in the new crackland Sao Paulo (SP), 06 11 2025 - Operation Police Downtown SP - Police carry out an operation in the new Cracolandia located in the Dom Pedro II park in the Municipal Market region where around 100 users gather at the location, two users were taken to the police station this Wednesday, June 11, 2026. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Operation in the new crackland Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Operation in the new crackland Sao Paulo (SP), 06 11 2025 - Operation Police Downtown SP - Police carry out an operation in the new Cracolandia located in the Dom Pedro II park in the Municipal Market region where around 100 users gather at the location, two users were taken to the police station this Wednesday, June 11, 2026. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Operation in the new crackland Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • Crackland container theater Sao Paulo (SP), 06 07 2025 - movement center revitalization SP - revitalization of Cracolandia on Rua dos Protestantes, container theater that will be removed from the site to make way for a building and public equipment, the Mungunza Theater Company received a notification from the city of Sao Paulo to vacate the land where the Mungunza Container Theater is currently located, a cultural and social space, located in the center of the capital of Sao Paulo. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Crackland container theater Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Crackland container theater Sao Paulo (SP), 06 07 2025 - movement center revitalization SP - revitalization of Cracolandia on Rua dos Protestantes, container theater that will be removed from the site to make way for a building and public equipment, the Mungunza Theater Company received a notification from the city of Sao Paulo to vacate the land where the Mungunza Container Theater is currently located, a cultural and social space, located in the center of the capital of Sao Paulo. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Crackland container theater Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Crackland container theater Sao Paulo (SP), 06 07 2025 - movement center revitalization SP - revitalization of Cracolandia on Rua dos Protestantes, container theater that will be removed from the site to make way for a building and public equipment, the Mungunza Theater Company received a notification from the city of Sao Paulo to vacate the land where the Mungunza Container Theater is currently located, a cultural and social space, located in the center of the capital of Sao Paulo. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Crackland container theater Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED End of crackland Sao Paulo (SP), 05 21 2025 - movement cracolandia SP - movement in Cracolandia, downtown Sao Paulo, on Rua dos Protestantes, where the traffic flow was removed from the location. Currently, police are monitoring and preventing the location, this Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) End of crackland Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED End of crackland Sao Paulo (SP), 05 21 2025 - movement cracolandia SP - movement in Cracolandia, downtown Sao Paulo, on Rua dos Protestantes, where the traffic flow was removed from the location. Currently, police are monitoring and preventing the location, this Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) End of crackland Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED End of crackland in sao paulo Sao paulo (sp), 12 5 2025 - cotidiano cracolandia sp - users of cracolandia who were dispersed from rua dos gusmoes corner with rua dos protestantes, this monday, may 12, 2025. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) End of crackland in sao paulo Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED End of crackland in sao paulo Sao paulo (sp), 12 5 2025 - cotidiano cracolandia sp - users of cracolandia who were dispersed from rua dos gusmoes corner with rua dos protestantes, this monday, may 12, 2025. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) End of crackland in sao paulo Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Crackland sao paulo movement Sao Paulo (SP), 04 05 2025!-movement cracolandia SP - movement in Cracolandia in the early hours of Saturday on Rua do Triunfo in the central region of Sao Paulo, before the daily night cleaning with a concentration of police officers and users. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Crackland sao paulo movement Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Crackland sao paulo movement Sao Paulo (SP), 04 05 2025!-movement cracolandia SP - movement in Cracolandia in the early hours of Saturday on Rua do Triunfo in the central region of Sao Paulo, before the daily night cleaning with a concentration of police officers and users. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Crackland sao paulo movement Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Movement of users in Cracolandia. Sao paulo (sp), 03 13 2025-cracolandia drogas sp- deputy eduardo suplicy proposed a project to transform cracolandia into a drug-free scene, mayor ricardo nunes did not agree with the measure, this thursday, september 13, 2025. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Movement of users in Cracolandia. Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Movement of users in Cracolandia. Sao paulo (sp), 03 13 2025-cracolandia drogas sp- deputy eduardo suplicy proposed a project to transform cracolandia into a drug-free scene, mayor ricardo nunes did not agree with the measure, this thursday, september 13, 2025. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Movement of users in Cracolandia. Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Crackland movement and cleaning Sao paulo (sp), 02 18 2025-cracolandia movement center sp- movement and cleaning in cracolandia, central region of the city of sao paulo on alameda glete corner with rua dos patriotas with reinforced policing on site, on the afternoon of this tuesday, february 18, 2025. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Crackland movement and cleaning Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Movement on the wall of crackland in sao paulo Sao Paulo (SP), 02 17 2025 - movement daily life SP - movement in Cracolandia in the city of Sao Paulo on Rua dos Protestantes where the flow is concentrated and monitored by the police and Metropolitan Civil Guard (GCM), in the central region this Monday, February 17, 2025. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Movement on the wall of crackland in sao paulo Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Buildings of the old crackland Sao Paulo (SP), 19 01 2025 - Cracolandia Movimentacao SP - Cracolandia buildings that were expropriated in the region of Guaianazes and Helvetia streets, on the afternoon of Sunday, January 19, 2025. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Buildings of the old crackland Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Crackland facial recognition cameras Ao paulo (sp), 12 01 2025- cracolandia inteligencia artificial sp- facial recognition cameras that were implemented in the city in the smart sampa and muralha paulista programs, in the photos police monitor the flow of cracolandia between the streets of gusmoes and barao do triufo in the center of the city of sao paulo, this sunday, january 11, 2025. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Crackland facial recognition cameras Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • SAO PAULO, 24 DE JULHO DE 2012 - CRACOLANDIA SP- na foto usuarios de Crack na rua guaianazes, usando drogas na rua mesmo com a continuidade do Plano do governo estadual, Operacao Cracolândia, iniciada em 3 de janeiro deste ano para combater o consumo e a venda de crack nas ruas do centro de Sao Paulo Local:, rua guaianazes, bairro campos eliseos, centro de Sao Paulo FOTO VAGNER CAMPOS BRAZIL PHOTO PRESS EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx NACHOx xjohnsonx xALFAQUIx dpphotos158865
  • SAO PAULO, 24 DE JULHO DE 2012 - CRACOLANDIA SP- na foto usuarios de Crack na rua vitoria, usando drogas na rua mesmo com a continuidade do Plano do governo estadual, Operacao Cracolândia, iniciada em 3 de janeiro deste ano para combater o consumo e a venda de crack nas ruas do centro de Sao Paulo Local:, rua vitoria, bairro campos eliseos, centro de Sao Paulo FOTO VAGNER CAMPOS BRAZIL PHOTO PRESS EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx NACHOx xjohnsonx xALFAQUIx dpphotos158861
  • News Bilder des Tages Brasilien, umfangreicher Polizeieinsatz in Cracolandia, Sao Paulo RECORD DATE NOT STATED Police Operation in Cracolandia Sao Paulo (SP), 07 19 2024 - POLICE TRAFFICKERS CRACOLANDIA - Police Carry Out Major Operation in Cracolandia in the central region to identify drug traffickers and people wanted by the courts, this Friday, July 19th in the center of Sao Paulo. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Police Operation in Cracolandia Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Police Operation in Cracolandia Sao Paulo (SP), 07 19 2024 - POLICE TRAFFICKERS CRACOLANDIA - Police Carry Out Major Operation in Cracolandia in the central region to identify drug traffickers and people wanted by the courts, this Friday, July 19th in the center of Sao Paulo. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Police Operation in Cracolandia Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Operation Rescue in Cracolandia in Sao Paulo SAO PAULO (SP), 07 10 2024- TRAFICO CRACOLANDIA CENTRO SP - On Wednesday afternoon (10), the Civil Police carried out another Rescue Operation to combat drug trafficking in the center of Sao Paulo, Two drug dealers were arrested and sent to the 2nd DP in the central region. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Operation Rescue in Cracolandia in Sao Paulo Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Drugs and Prison in Cracolandia SAO PAULO (SP), 03 24 2024- DRUGS CRACOLANDIA INQUIRIMENT- The GCM Police arrested a woman in Fluxo da Cracolandia with drugs, precision scales and money, on the morning of this Sunday, March 24, 2024, the same was forwarded to the 2nd DP located in the Bom Retiro neighborhood in the center of the city of Sao Paulo for investigation. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Drugs and Prison in Cracolandia Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Police Operation in Cracolandia center of Sao Paulo Sao Paulo (SP), 11 29 2023 - OPERATION POLICE CRACOLANDIA - Civil Military Police and GCM carry out a joint operation in Cracolandia, central region of Sao Paulo to fulfill search warrants for wanted people and fugitives from justice. Around 50 prisoners were taken to the DP. (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Police Operation in Cracolandia center of Sao Paulo Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Protest of Businessmen against Drug Addicts in Cracolandia. (INT) Protest of Businessmen against Drug Addicts in Cracolandia. August 10, 2023, Sao Paulo, Brazil: Businessmen from the Central Region of Rua Santa Ifigenia, Sao Paulo, staged a big protest against the concentration of drug users in Cracolandia in the region that has been affecting the trade and increased crime in their area. Credit: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 (Foto: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 imago images) Protest of Businessmen against Drug Addicts in Cracolandia. Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Robbery of electronics stores in the central region of Sao Paulo. (INT) Robbery of electronics stores in the central region of Sao Paulo. April 23, 2023. Sao Paulo, Brazil: Drug users from Cracolandia invaded a computer store on Rua dos Gusmoes corner with Rua dos andradas in the region, four were arrested and taken to the 77th Police District, on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Credit: Oslaim Brito Thenews2 (Foto: Oslaim Brito TheNews2 imago images) Robbery of electronics stores in the central region of Sao Paulo. Copyright: xOslaimxBritox
  • May 6, 2021, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Police operation to repress drug users so that Sao Paulo City Hall employees clean public places in the Cracolandia region, in the center of Sao Paulo, this Thursday afternoon (6) Copyright: xLecoxVianax
  • Operation against drug trafficking in Cracolandia in Sao Paulo. March 27, 2021, Sao Paulo, Brazil: The Civil and Military Police of Sao Paulo carried out an operation in Cracolandia, located in Sao Paulo, to curb drug trafficking in the region . Copyright: xLecoxVianax
  • Cracolandia - Stadtteil der Crack-Abhängigen in Sao Paulo SÃO PAULO, SP - 04.07.2017: AÇÃO DE LIMPEZA NA CRACOLÂNDIA - Municipal Civil Guard of São Paulo, are confronted with users in Cracolândia, central region of the city, on Tuesday morning (04), to clean up the city hall. x1350185x AloisioxMauricio
  • Policemen during a operation to dismantle drug points of sale in Cracolandia , an area of Sao Paulo, Brazil, which has the largest number of drug users from the city, on 11 June 2017. Some 500 agents entered the land of the crac , a degraded area located in the center of Sao Paulo and where remain drug dealers and addicts, mostly to the crash. OPERATION IN THE PRINCIPAL POINT OF DRUG USERS OF SAO PAULO !ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG! Copyright: xFERNANDOxBIZERRAxJRx GRA207 20170611-636327941151699882
  • A woman eats while the Brazilian police make the major operation to dismantle drug points of sale in Cracolandia , an area of Sao Paulo, Brazil, which has the largest number of drug users from the city, on 21 May 2017. Some 500 agents entered the land of the crac , a degraded area located in the center of Sao Paulo and where remain drug dealers and addicts, mostly to the crash. At least 30 people were arrested by the police, which was intended to carry out 70 search and arrest warrants in order to locate drug points of sale. POLICE MAKES OPERATION IN THE PRINCIPAL POINT OF DRUG USERS OF SAO PAULO !ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG! Copyright: xFERNANDOxBIZERRAxJRx 20170521-636309888598983579