All articles tagged with #rio de janeiro
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
A massive police and military raid in Rio de Janeiro targeting the Red Command gang resulted in over 120 deaths, arrests, and seizures of weapons and drugs, highlighting Brazil's ongoing struggle with entrenched organized crime, community violence, and the complex social and political challenges involved in combating these criminal networks.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Prince William announced the winners of the 2025 Earthshot Prize in Rio, celebrating innovative projects worldwide that address environmental issues, including protecting the Atlantic Forest, cleaning air in Bogotá, conserving marine life through a global ocean treaty, promoting sustainable fashion in Lagos, and aiding vulnerable communities in Bangladesh, with each winner receiving a £1m grant to scale their initiatives.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Prince William visited Rio de Janeiro, following in his mother Diana's footsteps by visiting the Christ the Redeemer statue, and participated in events related to the Earthshot Prize and climate change, including a speech at COP30 and meetings with local communities and environmental projects.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Brazil's President Lula announced plans for an independent inquiry into a deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro that resulted in at least 121 deaths, calling it a 'disastrous' massacre, amid public support and international attention.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Brazilian President Lula condemned a police raid against a gang in Rio de Janeiro that resulted in 121 deaths, calling it a massacre and calling for an investigation into the circumstances of the operation, which involved intense clashes and drone attacks.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PureWow
Prince William is on a five-day trip to Brazil, starting with a visit to Rio de Janeiro's Sugarloaf Mountain, where he shared breathtaking views of the city and surrounding landscape, and received the keys to the city. He will participate in environmental events leading up to the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Financial Times
Residents of Rio de Janeiro have expressed support for Brazil's bloodiest police raid, highlighting ongoing issues of violence and law enforcement in the area.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
Rio de Janeiro authorities identified most of the 121 victims of Brazil's deadliest police operation targeting drug traffickers, sparking protests and international criticism over human rights concerns, despite majority public support for the raids.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
A massive police raid in Rio de Janeiro targeting a criminal gang resulted in over 120 deaths, including police officers, with residents and officials reacting to the violence and controversy over the handling and manipulation of bodies.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
A massive police operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting a drug gang resulted in at least 119 deaths, including suspects and police, amid accusations of excessive force and concerns over human rights violations, marking one of the deadliest raids in the city's history.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Al Jazeera
Rio de Janeiro's police raid on drug traffickers resulted in at least 132 deaths, according to the public defender's office, with authorities claiming all victims were criminals and denouncing the operation as necessary against narcoterrorism, while residents and rights groups criticize the violence and possible extrajudicial killings.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
A massive police operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting a drug gang resulted in at least 64 deaths, 81 arrests, and significant destruction, sparking international concern over human rights violations and highlighting ongoing issues with violence and public safety in Brazil.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Independent
A massive police and military operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting the Red Command gang resulted in at least 60 deaths, with 2,500 officers involved, marking the city's largest raid and causing significant disruption including school closures.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
A police operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting the criminal group Comando Vermelho resulted in at least 64 deaths, with the group responding with gunfire, drones, and chaos.