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Over 100 killed in Brazil’s deadliest police raid as Rio authorities battle drug gangs in favelas

Authorities said gang members allegedly used drones to drop explosives on police officers as the operation unfolded.

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Rio de Janeiro police raids kill at least 132 in Brazil's deadliest police operation

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Brazil police raid leaves at least 119 dead, triggering protests and claims of executions and a decapitation

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

“Coward, terrorist, assassin! His hands are dirty with blood,” said Anne Caroline Dos Santos, 30, referring to Castro, an ally of former President Jair Bolsonaro and opponent of leftist President Luiz...

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Rio authorities identify bodies as protests denounce deadly police raids

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

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The death toll from a massive police raid in Rio de Janeiro rises to 121

RIO DE JANEIRO — A massive police raid targeting a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro left at least 121 people dead, authorities said Thursday morning.

Raid on gang in Rio de Janeiro leaves over 100 people dead, including police officers, officials say

The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil's recent history, with human rights organizations calling for investigations into the deaths.

Police operation in Rio de Janeiro favelas leaves at least 64 people dead

The raid is already being called the most lethal police action in the history of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.