Large Criminal Activity
Brazilian police raid in Rio favelas leaves over 100 dead in operation against gang
A major police operation against a powerful drug gang in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas resulted in more than 100 people killed, including police officers, amid accusations of excessive force and executions
A large‑scale police raid conducted in Rio de Janeiro’s low‑income neighborhoods (favelas) targeted a powerful drug gang, leaving at least 119 people dead, including four police officers. The operation involved around 2,500 police and soldiers and was hailed by state authorities as a success against a dominant criminal group controlling large parts of the city. Families of victims and human‑rights groups accused police of carrying out executions and alleged evidence tampering, while officials said additional suspect bodies were found in a wooded area where they had been fighting security forces. The raid has sparked widespread protests and calls for accountability and the resignation of the state governor.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro favelas, Brazil
- Date added
- 2026-03-31 06:48 UTC
- Added by
- gregoryamericaapdrmis
- Last updated
- 2026-03-31 06:48 UTC
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