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Rio Governor Declares Controversial Operation a Success Amid Outcry

11/11/2025

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The governor of Rio de Janeiro publicly called Operation Containment a success.
121 people died in the operation, including four officers and two teenagers.
Critics including President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva condemned the raid.
Only five arrests were made.
Families described horrific scenes and alleged indiscriminate killings by police.

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Story summary

The governor of Rio de Janeiro publicly called Operation Containment a success.
121 people died in the operation, including four officers and two teenagers.
Critics including President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva condemned the raid.
Only five arrests were made.
Families described horrific scenes and alleged indiscriminate killings by police.