US EditionLula Says Brazil Will Seek Independent Probe Into 'Disastrous' Rio Police Raid
- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced an independent investigation into a police raid in Rio de Janeiro that resulted in 121 deaths, including four police officers.
- The October 28 raid was reported as the deadliest in Brazil's history, targeting the Comando Vermelho gang.
- Rio de Janeiro state officials hailed the operation as a success, with Governor Claudio Castro stating that the slain police officers were the only real victims.
- Lula emphasized the need to examine the conditions of the operation, noting it deviated from intended arrest warrants, leading to a mass killing.
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The Star Kuala LumpurLula says Brazil will seek independent probe into 'disastrous' Rio police raid
BELEM, Brazil - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday his government will push for an independent probe into a police raid last week in Rio de Janeiro that killed 121 people, including four police officers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, described the police operation in Rio de Janeiro as “massacre” that left 121 dead and announced a federal investigation to determine responsibilities. Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, declared on Tuesday that last week’s mega operation in Rio de Janeiro was a “massacre”, referring to the action of security forces that left 121 dead among suspects and police in the Alemão and Penha comp…
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, said on Tuesday that last week’s mega operation in Rio de Janeiro was a “massacre,” referring to the action of security forces that left 121 dead among suspects and police in the Alemão and Penha complexes. The Brazilian president’s statement was made this morning in an interview with international news agencies and reflected CNN Brazil. According to Lula, “the judge’s order was for arrest notices t…
President Lula da Silva described a police operation in Rio de Janeiro as "matanza" and "disastrous", criticizing the high number of fatalities. The post Lula describes police operation in Rio de Janeiro as "Matanza" which left more than 130 dead appeared first on El Diario.
At a press conference, the Brazilian president called the operation "disastrous" and pointed out that his government is going to press for an independent investigation.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that the police operation against a criminal faction in Rio de Janeiro that left 121 dead last week was “a massacre” and called for an investigation. “There was a massacre and I think it is important to verify under what conditions it happened,” said Lula in Belém during an interview with international agencies. “So far we only have the version of the state government, and there are p…
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