Death toll at Rio favelas mega police operation updated to 119

Wednesday, October 29th 2025 - 22:19 UTC

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The Brazilian State of Rio de Janeiro confirmed Wednesday that at least 119 people were killed in Tuesday's massive police mission targeting the Comando Vermelho drug gang, making it the deadliest operation in the city’s history. Read full article

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imoyaro
Well, if we don't see Brasso after this, that might offer yet another ingenious theory...
Oct 30th, 2025 - 12:57 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Brasileiro
I would like to express my solidarity with the families who lost their loved ones. That being said, I am here. I just don't have a formed opinion on this “police action.”

It's a complex situation. I think a Constitutional Amendment should be approved to put an end to substandard housing in environmentally risky areas (hillsides) by providing decent housing and quality public transportation in more suitable locations, even if they are a little further from the urban centers of large Brazilian cities, including Rio de Janeiro.
Oct 31st, 2025 - 09:41 am - Link - Report abuse -3
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imoyaro
Well, there goes that theory... ;)
Nov 02nd, 2025 - 11:51 am - Link - Report abuse +1
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