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U.S. Arms Sale to Controversial Brazilian Police Sparks Outrage

11/7/2025

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In May 2023, the U.S. government approved a sale of 20 Daniel Defense sniper rifles to Brazil's Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais (BOPE) police unit.
Diplomats expressed concerns about potential extrajudicial killings, and critics cite a 2022 massacre associated with BOPE.
BOPE, known for its controversial human rights record, was involved in a raid that left 121 dead.

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Story summary

In May 2023, the U.S. government approved a sale of 20 Daniel Defense sniper rifles to Brazil's Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais (BOPE) police unit.
Diplomats expressed concerns about potential extrajudicial killings, and critics cite a 2022 massacre associated with BOPE.
BOPE, known for its controversial human rights record, was involved in a raid that left 121 dead.