police militarization
Rio Police Raid Leaves 132 Dead in Controversial Anti-Gang Operation
Oct 30, 2025 02:40 am CST
A massive police and military operation targeting the Red Command gang in Rio de Janeiro's favelas resulted in 132 deaths, including 115 suspects and 4 police officers. The unprecedented raid in Penha and Complexo de Alemao has drawn international criticism for excessive force, with witnesses reporting execution-style killings and rights organizations demanding investigations. Despite the high casualty count and seizure of weapons and drugs, experts question the effectiveness of such operations against organized crime in Brazil's urban communities.
Deadly Brazil Police Raid: 64 Killed and 81 Arrested in Massive Operation Against Rio Drug Gang
Oct 29, 2025 10:34 am CST
A massive police operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting the notorious Red Command drug gang resulted in 64 deaths and 81 arrests, marking one of Brazil's deadliest law enforcement actions. Approximately 2,500 officers raided the favelas of Complexo de Alemao and Penha, seizing numerous weapons and drugs while drawing criticism from human rights organizations demanding investigations into the high casualty count.