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More than 130 killed: How did a Brazil raid on a Rio favela turn so deadly?

Protests against excessive police force have since broken out and activists are calling for Rio’s governor to resign over what local people have described as a “slaughter”.

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Explainer-What Is the Comando Vermelho Gang Targeted in the Deadly Rio Police Raids?

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

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The death toll from a massive police raid in Rio de Janeiro rises to 121

A massive police raid targeting a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro left at least 121 people dead, authorities said Thursday morning.

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Over 100 killed in Brazil’s deadliest police raid as Rio authorities battle drug gangs in favelas

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Protests erupt after police raid in Brazil leaves 119 dead and draws accusations of excessive force

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Corpses Line Rio Street After Brazil's Deadliest Operation Against Drug Gangs

“The elevated lethality of the operation was expected but not desired,” Victor Santos, head of security for Rio state, told a news conference.

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

Khaosod English · 1d

Huge Brazilian Raid on Rio Gang Leaves at Least 119 People Dead and 113 Under Arrest

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Indigenous groups rally in Brazil's capital to demand land rights

In the evening, security forces guarding the legislative houses threw tear gas bombs against protesters when they approached the building. Firefighters as well as protesters assisted those affected by the gas. Disputes over a 2023 law, backed by the ...

XP’s New Backer Sees Opportunity in Brazil’s Next Financial Chapter

These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Image source: Getty Images On October 16, 2025, MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC disclosed a new position in XP, acquiring 320,053 shares in a $6.

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Lula da Silva OKs law to harden fight against Brazil's organized crime

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a new law that increases penalties and expands enforcement tools intended to combat organized crime in Brazil.

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Brazil authorities link bombing in the capital to extremist discourse

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian Supreme Court justice said Thursday that he believes the explosion ...