A massive police operation targeting the Comando Vermelho (CV) drug gang in the densely populated Penha and Alemão favela complexes on Tuesday has resulted in at least 64 deaths, making it the deadliest police action in Rio de Janeiro s history.
Wednesday 29 October 2025
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Law Enforcement deployment in Rio favelas results in at least 64 killed
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