Rio Governor Claudio Castro
Innocent Food Delivery Agent Shot in Brazil's Deadliest Police Raid: A Family's Fight for Justice
Nov 22, 2025 09:22 pm CST
A disturbing case of mistaken identity has emerged from Brazil's deadliest police raid, where Douglas da Silva, a food delivery entrepreneur and father of two, was shot by police outside his home despite having no criminal connections. As Silva fights for his life in hospital, his family battles to prove his innocence amid conflicting accounts of the incident that claimed 121 lives during a massive anti-gang operation in Rio de Janeiro.
Deadly Rio Police Raids Spark Massive Protests as Human Rights Concerns Mount in Brazil
Nov 01, 2025 02:58 pm CST
Following Brazil's deadliest police operation that claimed over 120 lives in Rio de Janeiro favelas, hundreds of protesters marched through Vila Cruzeiro demanding justice. While Governor Claudio Castro called the raid against the Comando Vermelho drug gang a "success," human rights organizations including the UN have condemned the operation and called for investigations into alleged summary executions, with President Lula proposing tougher legislation against gang membership.