Free showers and lawyers for crack addicts in Brazil

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A user of the Care Station steps out of a shower in Fortaleza, Brazil, on February 9.

At first glance, they’re just a group of men chatting. They sit in a circle under an awning to escape the scorching sun of Fortaleza, Brazil. The scene would hardly raise an eyebrow in normal circumstances, but there’s something unusual: they all have their feet soaking in pink basins of warm water, with a few leaves floating on the surface. The scent of basil fills the air.

Reinaldo and another user of the Care Station wash their feet with warm water and basil, in Fortaleza, Brazil, on February 9, 2026.

Comando Vermelho, the criminal group that controls drug sales in Moura Brasil, leaves its mark and imposes its dominance on the favela's residents.

A group of people who are addicted to crack cocaine climb a staircase in Fortaleza, Brazil, on February 9, 2026.

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