Rio De Janeiro, Oct 31: A significant police raid on a drug gang in Rio de Janeiro resulted in at least 119 fatalities, leading to public protests over excessive force and calls for the governor’s resignation. Residents of affected favelas expressed outrage by gathering outside the government headquarters and showcasing the deceased in the streets. Questions arose regarding the accuracy of fatalities and the condition of the bodies, prompting investigations by the Supreme Court and local prosecutors. Eyewitness accounts described gruesome scenes of alleged executions and the manipulation of evidence. The police operation, targeting the Red Command gang, involved thousands of officers and extensive violence, prompting UN human rights representatives to call for reform in police practices. Despite the high casualty count, the governor characterized the operation as a success in the fight against “narco-terrorism.” This incident adds to a troubling history of lethal police actions in Brazil, with previous operations yielding similar outcomes.Protests erupt after Brazil police raid kills 119
Rio De Janeiro, Oct 31: A significant police raid on a drug gang in Rio de Janeiro resulted in at least 119 fatalities, leading to public protests over excessive force and calls for the governor’s resignation. Residents of affected favelas expressed outrage by gathering outside the government headquarters and showcasing the deceased in the streets. Questions arose regarding the accuracy of fatalities and the condition of the bodies, prompting investigations by the Supreme Court and local prosecutors. Eyewitness accounts described gruesome scenes of alleged executions and the manipulation of evidence. The police operation, targeting the Red Command gang, involved thousands of officers and extensive violence, prompting UN human rights representatives to call for reform in police practices. Despite the high casualty count, the governor characterized the operation as a success in the fight against “narco-terrorism.” This incident adds to a troubling history of lethal police actions in Brazil, with previous operations yielding similar outcomes.