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Over 100 killed in Rio police crackdown on powerful narco gang

"The state came to massacre, it wasn't a (police) operation. They came directly to kill, to take lives," one woman, who did not wish to give her name, told AFP, as she touched the face of another vic...

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Death Toll From Rio De Janeiro Police Raid on Drug Gang Rises to 121

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Largest ever police raid in Rio de Janeiro leaves at least 132 dead, public defender’s office says

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Corpses line Rio street after Brazil's deadliest operation against drug gangs

The deadliest police operation against drug gangs in Brazil's history killed at least 121 people, authorities said on Wednesday, as Rio de Janeiro residents lined a street with dozens of corpses foun...

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

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Death toll from Rio de Janeiro police raid on drug gang rises to 121

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

Hundreds of protesters have marched through Vila Cruzeiro favela, demanding the resignation of Rio de Janeiro state Gov. Cláudio Castro

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Prince William Is Ready for Rio! Details of Brazil Visit Unveiled Ahead of 'Biggest Ever' Earthshot Prize Awards

Prince William is ready for Rio! Details of his visit to the iconic city are unveiled ahead of the "biggest ever" Earthshot Prize in Brazil.

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Security Crisis in Rio de Janeiro Mobilizes Federal Government, and Lula Accelerates Anti-Gang Bill

The public security crisis in Rio de Janeiro, stemming from the mega-operation against the Comando Vermelho criminal faction on Tuesday (28), has mobilized members of the presidential palace and President Lula himself,

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Rio de Janeiro and federal government launch joint task force against organized crime

Brazil's Justice and Security Minister Ricardo Lewandowski and Rio de Janeiro State Governor Cláudio Castro announced on Wednesday the creation of an emergency office to tackle organized crime at a local level in a coordinated manner between the federal and state governments.