Rio gangsters torch at least 35 buses after Brazil crime boss killed
- At least 35 buses were set on fire in Rio de Janeiro after a crime boss known as "man of war" was killed by police, causing disruption to the city's transport system and prompting the cancellation of classes in schools in the area.
- The attacks on buses were concentrated in the west of the city, where rival criminal groups vie for territorial control. Rio's so-called militias, often made up of current and former police officers, have become a significant security threat.
- Rio de Janeiro state Governor Claudio Castro described the operation as a "heavy blow" to the militia, indicating its importance and potential impact on criminal activities in the region.
48 Articles
48 Articles
On Monday, thirty-six buses, four trucks and a train were set on fire by a criminal gang in retaliation against police who shot dead a high-ranking leader.
Rio Gangsters Torch at Least 35 Buses After Brazil Crime Boss Killed
RIO DE JANEIRO—Criminal groups set at least 35 buses on fire in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro on Monday, according to the industry group that represents bus companies, after police killed a crime boss in an operation. The attacks on buses were concentrated in the west of the city, where rival criminal groups are fighting for territorial control. They came after a police operation that killed the nephew of the leader of the state’s largest…
Rio Authorities Vow to Crack Down on Paramilitary Gangs After Buses Torched
Governor of Rio de Janeiro Claudio Castro vowed to clamp down security in the city after criminal gangs set fire to more than 35 buses on Monday, October 23, in response to the police killing of a prominent militia member. “We will not rest until normality returns to the streets of Rio and the criminals are arrested and exemplarily sentenced.” Castro wrote on X, adding in a separate post that security forces had been mobilized in response to the…
At Least 35 Buses Burned After Killing of Militia Member in Rio de Janeiro
Members of a criminal gang torched at least 35 buses in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, October 23, after police killed a key member of their militia, according to local reports. The man killed by the Civil Police was known as Faustão, and was second only to his uncle in the hierarchy of the militia, Globo reported. Citing investigations by the Civil Police, Globo said Faustão had been strengthening contacts between the militia and the largest drug ga…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 49% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
