Brazilian soldiers have arrived in Espírito Santo to bring law and order to the small coastal state just north of Rio de Janeiro.<br /><br /> A police strike over pay has seen a surge in violent crime and looting.<br /><br /> 75 people killed in 4 days in city in Brazil after police strike https://t.co/67zAFHzGo7 pic.twitter.com/xGwOxGnIGA— UPI.com (@UPI) February 7, 2017<br /><br /> The dispute, a result of a state budget shortfall,is indicative of a country in deep recession. <br /><br /> Health services, education, the justice and prison system are in chaos due to a lack of money. <br /><br /> President sends in troops as violence, murder descend on #Brazil state amid #police strike over pay https://t.co/f9tDfO7JUV via josephjett pic.twitter.com/OBwAfuDra1— Andrea Andreavitch (aandreavitch) February 7, 2017<br /><br /> The crime surge in Espírito Santo has seen as many as 75 people killed since February 3.<br /><br /> Brazil’s President Michel Temer ordered the 200 troops into the region to quell the spiralling unrest.<br />
