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Story summary
- Operation Containment in Rio de Janeiro has resulted in more than 132 deaths.
- The raid involved about 2,500 officers and targeted the Comando Vermelho gang.
- Governor Claudio Castro, Rio de Janeiro state governor, stated the operation aimed to curb drug trafficking.
- The violence drew international scrutiny, with human rights groups questioning timing ahead of COP30.
- Brazil's rising cocaine use and debates about gangs add context and potential consequences.
