Brazilian police patrol along Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach
Brazilian police patrol along Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach December 31, 2006. Rio de Janeiro police clashed with armed men who staged new attacks on police stations during the night and early on Sunday in the city, which beefed up security for its dazzling New Year's eve party after an outbreak of violence last week. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes (BRAZIL)