The evangelical drug trafficker in Rio de Janeiro

review, delimitation and criticism

Abstract

The text explores the complex relationship between pentecostalism and drug trafficking in Rio de Janeiro, analyzing how the evangelical faith manifests itself in an environment of violence and crime. The text also debates the concept of the "evangelical drug trafficker," exploring different perspectives on the relationship between faith and crime, and the consequences of the coexistence of both realities in the same space. The figure of the "evangelical drug trafficker" in Rio de Janeiro is a complex and controversial phenomenon that has attracted the attention of the media and researchers. This figure, which seems to bring together seemingly antipodal concepts - evangelical religion and drug trafficking - raises questions about the intersection of faith, crime, and the social reality of Rio's favelas. The figure of the "evangelical drug trafficker," although controversial, demands careful and unbiased analysis. Understanding this complex phenomenon contributes to a broader debate about the relationship between faith, violence, and social inequality in Brazil.