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Protesters call for governor’s resignation after Rio’s deadliest police raid

Hundreds of protesters have marched through Vila Cruzeiro favela, demanding the resignation of Rio de Janeiro state Gov. Cláudio Castro

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

What to know about Rio's deadliest police raid that exposed limits of anti-gang tactics in Brazil

Police in Rio de Janeiro have launched a massive operation in two favelas, resulting in 121 deaths, including four officers

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

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.

Euronews · Oct 31, 2025

‘This was a slaughter, not an operation’: the favela reeling from Rio’s deadliest police raid

Residents of Vila Cruzeiro gather bodies after more than 130 were killed in pre-dawn assault

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025

Brazilian Police Kill More Than In Massive Rio Raids Targeting Largest Criminal Organization

Drug raids in Rio de Janeiro sparked massive shootouts that left more than 100 people dead, including four police officers.

Latin Times · Oct 29, 2025

Rio Police Raid Turns Deadly As 64 People Killed; Here Are Some Scenes Of The Violence

A massive police and military raid in Rio's favelas targeted the Red Command gang, leaving 64 dead and 81 arrested. The operation, the deadliest in recent history, involved gunfire, burning cars, barricades, and weaponised drones.

International Business Times UK · Oct 29, 2025

Explosions seen across Rio as largest-ever police drugs raid leaves 64 dead

At least 60 people are dead after about 2,500 Brazilian police and soldiers launched a massive raid on the drug-trafficking gang the Red Command – one of Brazil's most powerful criminal organisations – while 81 suspects were arrested.

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

Deadliest police raid in Rio’s history leaves 132 dead in favela

The massive raid involved 2,500 police and soldiers in helicopters, armored vehicles and on foot

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

Brazil police raid on Rio drug trafficking gang leaves at least 64 people dead

The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil’s recent history, with human rights organisations calling for investigations into the deaths.

Euronews · Oct 29, 2025

60 people killed as ‘biggest gang raid in history’ sparks shootouts in Rio de Janeiro

The massive raid by thousands of cops followed a year of investigation into the criminal group

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025