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At least eight killed as Brazilian police carry out lethal favela raid ⊖
Brazilian police say that raid in Rio de Janeiro targeted a leader of Red Command, a powerful criminal group.
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Visual investigation: How Rio’s deadliest police raid unfolded ⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
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In October 2025, 122 people were killed in what would become Rio’s deadliest police operation. ‘Operation Containment’ was…
7 months ago
Angry families begin burying dead after police raid on Rio favela kills at least 132 ⊖
The operation's stated objectives were capturing leaders and limiting the territorial expansion of the Red Command gang, which has increased its control over favelas in recent years.
At least 64 killed in Rio's largest police raid on gangs ⊖
Fierce clashes erupted in the Brazilian city, with the Red Command gang dropping bombs with drones.
Brazil: Rio ‘at war’ after 24 reportedly killed in police drug raids on favelas ⊖⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Raids sparked gunfights between troops and Red Command traffickers who reportedly used weaponised drones
At least 24 people have reportedly been killed after more than 2,500 police officers and specia…
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