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- In October 2025, a police operation in the Penha and Alemão favelas of Rio de Janeiro resulted in 122 deaths.
- The operation targeted the Comando Vermelho, one of Brazil's oldest and most powerful criminal organizations.
- Over the past 16 years, the gang expanded its control by 90 percent.
- It is extending its influence beyond Brazil, reflecting ongoing efforts to curb organized crime in the country.
