'Batman' helps Brazil fight crime

Taubaté has one of the highest crime rates in the country and police hope the "caped crusader" would be of help.

    Taubaté city has one of the highest rates of crime in Brazil. The city is now turning to a comic book hero to fight real-life crime.

    Gabriel Elizondo has more on how the local police are trying this unusual approach to make the city safe.

    SOURCE: Al Jazeera

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