Brazil, Rio de Janeiro and State police
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Largest ever police raid in Rio de Janeiro leaves at least 132 dead, public defender’s office says
At least 64 people have died in a massive police raid aimed at organized crime in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, security officials told CNN Brasil. Among the dead are four police officers, officials added.
The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil's recent history, with human rights organizations calling for investigations into the deaths.