Rio Governor Cláudio Castro Leads Deadly Police Operation Against Comando Vermelho

Governor Cláudio Castros police operation in Rio de Janeiro resulted in 121 deaths, marking Brazils deadliest police action, highlighting ongoing struggles against organized crime and political tensions.

• The operation, named Operación Contención, led by Governor Cláudio Castro, resulted in 121 fatalities, including four police officers, making it Brazils deadliest police operation on record.
• In the context of rising conservatism and evangelicalism, the operation against the Comando Vermelho reflects the Brazilian governments intensified efforts to combat organized crime under the leadership of politicians like Jair Bolsonaro.
• The Catholic Church has expressed concerns over the violent tactics used in such operations, questioning the morality of state-sanctioned violence in the fight against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro.