Deadly Police Raid in Rio Favelas Results in 64 Deaths
A massive police operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting a drug gang resulted in at least 64 deaths, including police officers, with the operation being one of the deadliest in recent Brazilian history. The raid involved thousands of officers, helicopters, and armored vehicles, and was met with violent resistance from gang members using drones and firearms. Human rights organizations condemned the violence, calling for investigations into the deaths, while the government defended the operation as a necessary fight against narcoterrorism.
