Brazil: Apps warn residents of shootings
By DW
11 December 2020 |
6:47 pm
Every year there are thousands of shooting incidents on Brazil's streets in which innocent bystanders are injured or killed. In some cities, apps now give real-time warnings to residents about areas to avoid.
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