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Deadly Police Operation in Rio: 60 Killed, 81 Arrested
10/29/2025
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- A police operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting the Comando Vermelho left at least 60 dead on Tuesday.
- Governor Cláudio Castro said 81 arrests were made, including the key leader Doca, and criticized President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for not commenting.
- The operation involved 2,500 personnel.
- Security forces seized 42 rifles and 200 kg of drugs, with video footage showing violence in the favelas.
