Massacre in the favela: Rio’s police take on the gangs

It was the fourth such massacre carried out under Governor Cláudio Castro – but it was by far the most barbaric. Many of the ...

Raid on gang in Rio de Janeiro leaves over 100 people dead, including police officers, officials say

The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil's recent history, with human rights organizations calling for investigations into the deaths.

Deadly Rio police raid failed to loosen gang's iron grip, residents say

New details which have emerged in the aftermath of Brazil's deadliest police operation are casting doubts over whether the ...

Brazil's deadliest ever police operation leaves at least 120 dead after Rio de Janeiro drug raid

Brazil's deadliest ever police operation has triggered protests against the use of excessive force and calls for Rio's ...

Brazil’s deadliest police raid that saw 121 killed failed to capture or kill gang leaders

Operation in two favelas left 121 dead, including four police officers and two teens, with 99 people taken into custody ...
Opinion

Police massacre in Rio de Janeiro signals generalization of capitalist violence and barbarism

The operation was deliberately conducted as a blood-soaked political spectacle by the same fascist forces that promoted the January 8, 2023 coup attempt.

Lula’s Support Steady After Bloody Police Raid in Rio de Janeiro

The popularity of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva barely changed after deadly police raids last month in Rio de ...

At least 64 killed in Rio's largest police raid on gangs

At least 64 people were killed in a police operation against the Red Command gang in Rio de Janeiro's northern suburbs - the ...