Rio Violence Escalates with Over 60 Killed in Police Raids Amid Climate Conferences

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Source: The Guardian
Rio Violence Escalates with Over 60 Killed in Police Raids Amid Climate Conferences
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At least 64 people were killed during Rio de Janeiro's deadliest police operation, involving over 2,500 officers targeting the Red Command gang in Alemão and Penha favelas, with reports of gunfire, drone attacks, and widespread violence, prompting outrage and fears of escalation.

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