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Deadly Police Operation in Rio de Janeiro Claims 64 Lives Amid Crime Crackdown
A massive police operation in "Rio de Janeiro" against organized crime resulted in at least 64 deaths, highlighting the ongoing violence linked to the "Comando Vermelho" gang.
- On Tuesday, a police operation named "Operativo Contención" in "Rio de Janeiro" targeted the "Comando Vermelho", leading to violent clashes and 64 fatalities in the favelas of Alemão and Penha.
- The operation involved 2,500 heavily armed police, utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles to engage in confrontations, fires, and barricades against entrenched organized crime elements.
- Governor Cláudio Castro confirmed the high death toll, emphasizing the Brazilian governments ongoing struggle to combat organized crime and restore order in urban areas.
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This event underscores the severe challenges faced by Brazil in addressing organized crime, particularly in densely populated areas like favelas, and raises concerns about the human cost of aggressive law enforcement tactics.