US EditionDeath Toll of Police Raid in Rio Doubles to 132, State Watchdog Says
- On Tuesday, Rio police launched raids in the Alemão and Penha favelas with 2,500 officers, resulting in 119 deaths, the deadliest operation in Brazilian history, authorities said.
- Police said the raids were intended to capture criminal leaders and counter the territorial expansion of the Comando Vermelho, as Victor dos Santos said territory means revenue for criminals this year.
- Police deployed armored vehicles and helicopters to raid favelas, while Comando Vermelho fighters countered with gunfire, drones, barricades and cars set ablaze, causing chaos and panic.
- Police reported arrests and seizures, saying they detained 113 people, including 10 minors, and seized 118 weapons as Brazilian media covered the aftermath Wednesday.
- Governor Cláudio Castro defended the raids, saying the operation was the largest in state history and the only victims were the four police officers who died Wednesday.
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Protests erupt in Rio after deadly raid, denouncing use of excessive force
Dozens of favelas residents gathered in front of the state’s government headquarters shouting “assassins!” and waving Brazilian flags stained with red paint, a day after Rio's deadliest raid. Protesters are denouncing excessive force and call for the Rio’s governor to resign. In the meantime, Brazilian President Lula was "shocked" at the number of fatalities, but said authorities still needed to tackle organised crimes.
The state of Rio de Janeiro finds itself in a spiral of horror after the most deadly police operation in its history, but its governor, Claudio Castro –probably measuring the political impact for his re-election – again showed that he is not repentant, despite the negative repercussions on the international level. The ultra-right lawyer seeks his re-election in the second most important state of Brazil, clear springboard for a future presidency.…
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Le Journal de QuebecKilling operation in Rio: the death toll rises to 100.
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